Unofficial 2012 Impact Factor: 1.286, based on data from Thomson Reuters Web of KnowledgeSM
Three-dimensional deformation of orthodontic brackets
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Figure 7.
Comparison of self-ligating brackets: (a) passive-ligation Damon Q (solid model provided by Ormco), (b) In-Ovation R (solid
model provided by GAC) active ligation applies a preload to the wire, and (c) schematic of passive- and active-ligation brackets.