Elastomeric chain force decay in artificial saliva: an in vitro study.
Abdelali Halimi, Mohamed-Faouzi Azeroual, Anas Doukkali, Khalid El Mabrouk, Fatima Zaoui
Oral Biomechanics and Biotechnology Research Unit, University Mohammed V, Souissi, UM5S, College of Dental Medicine, Ibn Sina Hospital Center, Dentofacial Orthopedics Department, BP 6212 Rabat, Morocco. halimiali111@yahoo.fr
International orthodontics / Collège européen d'orthodontie 2013 MarThe main objective of this study was to reexamine the mechanical properties of elastomeric chains after stretching in various artificial saliva solutions and in air. Five brands of elastomeric chain manufactured by different companies were selected. For each brand, four types were tested in different artificial media. A dismountable test kit was used to stretch the chains up to various initial force levels. They were then immersed in pre-prepared solutions, with control samples exposed to air only. Residual force was measured at multiple time points using a hand-held dynamometer. The force delivered by the elastomeric chains decayed rapidly and differently over time. This decay varied depending on multiple factors, discussed here. Copyright © 2013 CEO. Published by Elsevier Masson SAS. All rights reserved.
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Abdelali Halimi, Mohamed-Faouzi Azeroual, Anas Doukkali, Khalid El Mabrouk, Fatima Zaoui. Elastomeric chain force decay in artificial saliva: an in vitro study. International orthodontics / Collège européen d'orthodontie. 2013 Mar;11(1):60-70
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