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Three-dimensional deformation of orthodontic brackets

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Figure 7.
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.

This Article

  1. J Dent Biomech vol. 4