Comparison of in vivo and in vitro force decay of elastomeric chains/modules: a systematic review and meta analysis.
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DOI: 10.1016/j.ejwf.2021.07.003
Abstract: BACKGROUND The study evaluated and compared the force decay of orthodontic elastomeric chains/modules in both in vivo and in vitro settings. METHODS A protocol in accordance with the Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and… read more here.
Keywords: vivo vitro; analysis; force decay; force ... See more keywords
Comparison of the force decay over time of four different brands of elastomeric chains (elongated to 25mm grey/transparent and closed/open): An in-vitro study.
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DOI: 10.1016/j.ortho.2020.05.003
Abstract: Elastomeric chains are widely used by orthodontists for incisor retraction and space closure. However, force degradation and permanent deformation are expected to occur. OBJECTIVES The present study was designed to compare the force degradation of… read more here.
Keywords: elastomeric chains; closed open; force; grey transparent ... See more keywords
Effects of prestretch on stress relaxation and permanent deformation of orthodontic synthetic elastomeric chains
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DOI: 10.4041/kjod.2018.48.6.384
Abstract: Objective This study was performed to investigate an appropriate degree of prestretch for orthodontic synthetic elastomeric chains focusing on time-dependent viscoelastic properties. Methods Orthodontic synthetic elastomeric chains of two brands were prestretched to 50, 100,… read more here.
Keywords: stress relaxation; prestretch; synthetic elastomeric; orthodontic synthetic ... See more keywords