Frictional characteristics of the newer orthodontic elastomeric ligatures

Introduction: Elastomeric ligatures reduce chairside time but increase friction. Polymeric coatings and 45 angulations have been introduced to the ligature modules to combat its disadvantages and reduce friction. This in vitro study compared the frictional characteristics of six different types of t...

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Published in:Indian journal of dental research 2011-01, Vol.22 (1), p.95-99
Main Authors: Arun, A, Vaz, Anna
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
elastomeric ligatures
Friction
Orthodontics
preangulated elastomers
Stainless steel
Super Slick
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Summary:Introduction: Elastomeric ligatures reduce chairside time but increase friction. Polymeric coatings and 45 angulations have been introduced to the ligature modules to combat its disadvantages and reduce friction. This in vitro study compared the frictional characteristics of six different types of the most commonly used elastomeric modules. Materials and Methods: Thecoefficient of friction for six ligation methods: the non-coated Mini Stix[dagger] and coated Super Slick Mini Stix(TM) (TP Orthodontics), 45 angulated but non-coated Alastik Easy-To-Tie(TM) (3M Unitek) elastomerics and non-angulated non-coated Alastik QuiK-StiK FNx01 , 0.110'- and 0.120'-diameter elastomerics(TM) (Reliance Orthodontics) were measured in dry conditions utilizing a jig according to the protocol of Tidy. Results: A significant difference was observed between the various types of elastomeric ligatures (P
ISSN:0970-9290
1998-3603
DOI:10.4103/0970-9290.80005