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Assessment of the dimensions and surface characteristics of orthodontic wires and bracket slots
Dolci, Gabriel Schmidt; Spohr, Ana Maria; Zimmer, Eduardo Rigon; Marchioro, Ernani Menezes.
  • Dolci, Gabriel Schmidt; Brazilian Association of Dental Surgeons. Department of Orthodontics.
  • Spohr, Ana Maria; Brazilian Association of Dental Surgeons. Department of Orthodontics.
  • Zimmer, Eduardo Rigon; Brazilian Association of Dental Surgeons. Department of Orthodontics.
  • Marchioro, Ernani Menezes; Brazilian Association of Dental Surgeons. Department of Orthodontics.
Dental press j. orthod. (Impr.) ; 18(2): 69-75, Mar.-Apr. 2013. ilus, tab
Article in English | LILACS | ID: lil-683186
ABSTRACT

OBJECTIVE:

The purpose of this study was to evaluate the dimensions and surface characteristics of orthodontic wires and bracket slots of different commercial brands.

METHODS:

Thirty metallic brackets (0.022 x 0.028-in and 0.022 x 0.030-in) were divided in three groups DYN/3M group = Dyna-Lock, 3M/Unitek (stainless steel, or SS); STD/MO group = Slim Morelli (SS); and Ni-Free/MO group = Slim Morelli (Ni-Free). The stainless steel wires (0.019 x 0.025in) were divided into two groups MO group = Morelli; and 3M group = 3M/Unitek. The bracket and wire measurements were done by two

methods:

(a) Surface Electron Microscopy (SEM), and (b) Profile projection. The surface analysis was done qualitatively, based on SEM images and/or by a rugosimeter. The quantitative results were analyzed by ANOVA with Tukey's test (p < 0.05) and Student's t test.

RESULTS:

A significant difference in the dimensions of slots was observed, and the NiFree/MO group showed the greatest changes when compared to the other groups. The analysis of surface topography of the brackets indicated greater homogeneity of the metallic matrix for DYN/3M and STD/MO groups. As for the dimensions of the wires, groups showed statistically different mean heights.

CONCLUSIONS:

It was concluded that wires and brackets slots can present altered dimensions, which might directly and unintentionally affect the planned tooth movement.
RESUMO

OBJETIVO:

o objetivo desse estudo é avaliar as dimensões e as características superficiais de fios retangulares e slots de braquetes de diferentes marcas comerciais.

MÉTODOS:

trinta braquetes metálicos (0,022" x 0,028" e 0,022" x 0,030") foram divididos em três grupos Grupo DYN/3M = Dyna-Lock, 3M/Unitek, aço inoxidável (AI); Grupo STD/MO = Slim Morelli (AI); e Grupo NiFree/MO = Slim Morelli (Ni-Free). Já os fios retangulares (0,019" x 0,025"), de aço inoxidável, foram divididos em 2 grupos Grupo MO = Morelli; Grupo 3M = 3M/Unitek. As mensurações dos slots dos braquetes e dos fios foram realizadas por dois

métodos:

(a) microscopia eletrônica de varredura (MEV), e (b) projeção de perfil. A análise da topografia superficial foi realizada qualitativamente, baseada em imagens microscópicas (MEV) e/ou por meio de um rugosímetro. Os resultados quantitativos foram submetidos à análise de variância (ANOVA) com o teste de Tukey (p < 0,05) ou o teste t de Student.

RESULTADOS:

observou-se diferença significativa entre as dimensões dos slots dos braquetes, sendo que o Grupo NiFree/MO apresentou a maior alteração quando comparado aos demais Grupos. A análise da topografia superficial dos braquetes indicou maior homogeneidade da matriz metálica nos Grupos DYN/3M e STD/MO. Quanto às dimensões dos fios, os grupos tiveram alturas médias estatisticamente diferentes entre si.

CONCLUSÃO:

concluiu-se que a conformação dos fios e dos slots dos braquetes pode apresentar alterações dimensionais, o que afetará direta e indesejavelmente o movimento dentário planejado.
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Full text: Available Index: LILACS (Americas) Main subject: Orthodontic Wires / Orthodontic Brackets / Orthodontic Appliance Design Language: English Journal: Dental press j. orthod. (Impr.) Journal subject: Orthodontics Year: 2013 Type: Article

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Full text: Available Index: LILACS (Americas) Main subject: Orthodontic Wires / Orthodontic Brackets / Orthodontic Appliance Design Language: English Journal: Dental press j. orthod. (Impr.) Journal subject: Orthodontics Year: 2013 Type: Article