Retrieval analysis of different orthodontic brackets: the applicability of electron microprobe techniques for determining material heterogeneities and corrosive potential

• Main Authors: Alexandra Ioana Holst (Author), Stefan Holst (Author), Ursula Hirschfelder (Author), Volker Von Seckendorff (Author)
• Format: Book
• Published: University of São Paulo, 2012-08-01T00:00:00Z.
• Subjects: article
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OBJECTIVE: The objective of this study was to investigate the applicability of micro-analytical methods with high spatial resolution to the characterization of the composition and corrosion behavior of two bracket systems. MATERIAL AND METHODS: The surfaces of six nickel-free brackets and six nickel...