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Influence of Friction Resistance on Expression of Superelastic Properties of Initial NiTi Wires in “Reduced Friction” and Conventional Bracket Systems

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Figure 5
Figure 5

Load-deflection curves obtained in each experimental group are compared to the presumptive biologic corridor range (the two wide horizontal lines). (a) Conventionally ligated Victory bracket, (b) passive self-ligating brackets Damon and SmartClip, (c) active self-ligating bracket In-Ovation, (d) Victory bracket with reduced friction ligatures Slide. Note that in all but the first graph there is a distinct plateau phase.

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  1. J Dent Biomech vol. 1 no. 1
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