Force degradation of orthodontic elastomeric chains: A literature review

Autor: Ali R Issa, Ammar S Kadhum
Rok vydání: 2022
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Zdroj: Journal of Baghdad College of Dentistry. 34:51-58
ISSN: 2311-5270
1817-1869
Popis: Background: Elastomeric chains are used to generate force in many orthodontic procedures, but this force decays over time, which could affect tooth movement. This study aimed to study the force degradation of elastomeric chains. Data and Sources: An electronic search on Cochrane Central Register of Controlled Trials (CENTRAL), MEDLINE, LILACS, and PubMed was made, only articles written in English were included, up to January 2022.Study selection: Fifty original articles, systematic reviews, and RCTs were selected. Conclusion: Tooth movement, salivary enzymes, alcohol-containing mouthwash, whitening mouthwash, and alkaline and strong acidic (pH
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