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The effects of third-order torque and self - Saint Louis University

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with active, <strong>self</strong>-ligating sets. <strong>The</strong> findings suggest that<br />

a noticeable effect from friction will be seen when the<br />

<strong>torque</strong> reaches <strong>and</strong> exceeds the <strong>third</strong>-<strong>order</strong> clearance-angle<br />

<strong>of</strong> the wire-slot combinations. Furthermore, variations in<br />

bracket-ligation design can influence the amount <strong>of</strong><br />

friction produced, particularly at <strong>torque</strong>-values beyond the<br />

clearance-angle. When there is no <strong>torque</strong> present in the<br />

second premolar slot, attachment-sets with either passive<br />

or active <strong>self</strong>-ligating brackets will generate less<br />

friction than sets that include elastomerically ligated<br />

brackets. As <strong>torque</strong> increases toward the clearance-angle,<br />

however, differences in frictional resistances across<br />

crown-attachment sets generally lessen. Beyond this <strong>torque</strong><br />

value, the differences in frictional resistance may not<br />

depend upon the category <strong>of</strong> ligation, but, instead, upon<br />

the basic design <strong>of</strong> the ligation mechanism.<br />

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