Orthodontic elastomeric chains are widely employed in clinical dentistry to apply continuous forces for tooth movement. Extensive research has investigated the phenomenon of force degradation, whereby ...

Researchers have found that the majority of patients with self-ligating orthodontic brackets retain fewer bacteria in plaque than patients with elastomeric orthodontic brackets. Researchers at the ...

Patients with elastomeric (traditional "rubber band" style) orthodontic brackets have similar levels of bacteria as patients wearing self-ligating (gated) orthodontic brackets when examined after one ...

Patients with self-ligating orthodontic brackets retain fewer bacteria in plaque than patients with elastomeric orthodontic brackets, according to a new study in the American Journal of Orthodontics ...

Researchers at the Oregon Health & Science University School of Dentistry (www.ohsu.edu/sod) have found the majority of patients with self-ligating orthodontic ...