The dynforce archwire

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Ann Stomatol (Roma). 2013 Jun 25;4(2):204-11. eCollection 2013. ABSTRACT This article is a presentation of a clinical methodology aimed at minimizing binding in fixed orthodontic appliances. The dynforce archwire is explained. The dynforce archwire has a full size anterior segment (e.g. .021×.025) and undersized posterior segments with rectangular cross-section (e.g. .018×.025 or .018×.022), and is…

Comparison of adhesion forces developed by foil mesh of various dimensions applied in combination with composites of different viscosity

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Int Orthod. 2013 Sep;11(3):290-302. doi: 10.1016/j.ortho.2013.05.004. Epub 2013 Jul 15. ABSTRACT OBJECTIVES: The aim of this study was to determine what effect various combinations of particular bracket bases and composites of different viscosity have on adhesion force. MATERIALS AND METHODS: Eighty extracted premolars, upper and lower, were randomly assigned to four groups of 20 teeth…

Intra-arch widths: a meta-analysis

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Int Orthod. 2013 Jun;11(2):177-92. doi: 10.1016/j.ortho.2013.02.005. Epub 2013 Apr 2. ABSTRACT OBJECTIVE: To determine and compare the mean values of various intra-arch distances in Class I, Class II division 1 and Class II division 2 patients. MATERIALS AND METHODS: The search engines PubMed, Embrace and Cochrane were employed to select articles for further study, and…

Determining shapes and dimensions of dental arches for the use of straight-wire arches in lingual technique

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Dental Press J Orthod. 2014 Sep-Oct;19(5):116-22. doi: 10.1590/2176-9451.19.5.116-122.oar. ABSTRACT INTRODUCTION: This study aims to determine the shape and dimension of dental arches from a lingual perspective, and determine shape and size of a straight archwire used for lingual Orthodontics. METHODS: The study sample comprised 70 Caucasian Brazilian individuals with normal occlusion and at least four…

Optimal parameters for final position of teeth in space closure in case of a missing upper lateral incisor

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Prog Orthod. 2014 Nov 27;15(1):63. doi: 10.1186/s40510-014-0063-8. ABSTRACT BACKGROUND: The aim of this study was to provide clinical indications for the correct management of appliances in space closure treatment of patients with agenesis of the upper lateral incisors. METHODS: Virtual setup for space closure was performed in 30 patients with upper lateral incisor agenesis. Tip,…

Comparative analysis of real and ideal wire-slot play in square and rectangular archwires

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Angle Orthod. 2015 Sep;85(5):848-58. doi: 10.2319/072214-510.1. Epub 2014 Nov 18. ABSTRACT OBJECTIVE: To evaluate the degree to which the height, width, and cross-section of rectangular and square orthodontic archwires affect the play between the archwires and the bracket slot. MATERIALS AND METHODS: The stated measurements (height and width) of 43 archwires from six different manufacturers…

Torque expression capacity of 0.018 and 0.022 bracket slots by changing archwire material and cross section

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Prog Orthod. 2014 Sep 25;15(1):53. doi: 10.1186/s40510-014-0053-x. ABSTRACT BACKGROUND: The aim of this study is to calculate and compare the play and torque expression of 0.018 and 0.022 bracket slots when engaged with archwires of different size, cross section and material. METHODS: Eight orthodontic brackets, two of slot height 0.018 and six of slot height…