Abstract:Objective: Assess the changes in the force system of T-loop springs (TLSs) preactivated by bends and curvature, when secured in place with a constant strain over time. Materials and Methods: A total of 120 TLSs with dimensions 6 x 10 mm, produced out of 0.017 Â 0.025-inch TMA, were randomly divided into two groups of 60 TLSs, each according to what preactivation was going to be used, concentrated bends or gradual curvature. Subgroup 1 was tested immediately and the remaining subgroups were tested after they we… Show more
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