| Article ID | Journal | Published Year | Pages | File Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3118313 | American Journal of Orthodontics and Dentofacial Orthopedics | 2010 | 5 Pages |
Abstract
The placement and removal torques averaged approximately 8 and 4 N cm, respectively. A torque of 4 N cm suggests sufficient anchorage capability for mini-implants. No significant correlation between placement and removal torques was found. Placement torque was significantly related to age and cortical bone thickness in the maxilla, whereas removal torque was not significantly related to placement period, age, sex, or cortical bone thickness.
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Authors
Mitsuru Motoyoshi, Miwa Uemura, Akiko Ono, Kumiko Okazaki, Toru Shigeeda, Noriyoshi Shimizu,