3 results for “Danilo Fraticelli”

Research ArticleOpen accessIn the author namesFrictional Properties of Self-Ligating Brackets and Low-Friction LigaturesMaria Francesca Sfondrini, Danilo Fraticelli, Federico Rosti et al.Problem statement: To evaluate the frictional forces generated by five different orthodontic brackets when used in combination with stainless steel and NiTi archwires in dry conditions at physiological temperature. Approach: Five different types of maxillary canine brackets (Damon 3 MX, Step, Quick, Sprint, Mini Mono) with a slot size 0.022 inch were coupled with 0.016” and 0.019”×0.025” stainless steel and … …Current Research in Dentistry, Vol. 3, Issue 1 · 9 Mar 2012 · 13,058 accessesView PDF Cite

Research ArticleOpen accessIn the author namesEffect of Saliva Moistening on Shear Bond Strength of Self Ligating Orthodontic BracketsMaria Francesca Sfondrini, Danilo Fraticelli, Benedetta Balconi et al.Problem statement: The purpose of the present study was to compare Shear Bond Strength (SBS) and bond failure site of conventional and Self-Ligating (SL) orthodontic brackets, bonded on dry and saliva contaminated enamel. Approach: One conventional and three different types of self ligating stainless steel brackets were bonded onto 160 bovine permanent mandibular incisors, divided randomly into 8 groups, using … …Current Research in Dentistry, Vol. 1, Issue 2 · 22 Dec 2011 · 7,254 accessesView PDF Cite