The effect of insertion angle on orthodontic mini-screw torque.
Autor: | Raji SH; Torabinejad Research Center and Department of Orthodontics, Isfahan University of Medical Sciences, Isfahan, Iran., Noorollahian S; Dental Implants Research Center and Department of Orthodontics, Isfahan University of Medical Sciences, Isfahan, Iran., Niknam SM; Torabinejad Research Center and Department of Orthodontics, Isfahan University of Medical Sciences, Isfahan, Iran. |
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Jazyk: | angličtina |
Zdroj: | Dental research journal [Dent Res J (Isfahan)] 2014 Jul; Vol. 11 (4), pp. 448-51. |
Abstrakt: | Background: Primary stability is an important factor for the clinical success of orthodontic mini-screws. The present study made an attempt to evaluate the effect of insertion angle changes on the maximum insertion and removal torque of orthodontic mini-screws. Materials and Methods: In this experimental study, 72 mini-screws (Dual Top Anchor System, Jeil, 1.6 mm diameter, 8 mm length) were used. They were randomly divided into four equal groups and inserted in poly-carbonate plates with 3 mm thickness. Then, their maximum insertion torque (MIT) and maximum removal torque (MRT) were recorded using a digital torque tester/screwdriver. Each group had a different insertion angle (90°, 75°, 60° and 45°). The data were analyzed by SPSS software (version 18) using one-way ANOVA and post-hoc Tukey's tests. The level of significance was set at 0.05. Results: The maximum MIT was observed in 45° insertion angle (14.84 Ncm) and the minimum MIT was reported in 75° insertion angle (12.66 Ncm). The maximum MRT was observed in 45° insertion angle (23.21 Ncm) and the minimum MRT was reported in the 90° insertion angle (17.43 Ncm). Conclusion: Oblique insertion of the mini-screws results in higher insertion and removal torques and probably more primary stability compared to the vertical insertion. |
Databáze: | MEDLINE |
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