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Load-Extension-Time Behavior of Orthodontic Alastiks
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Load-Extension-Time Behavior of Orthodontic Alastiks

J.S Kovatch, E.P Lautenschlager, D.A Apfel and J.C Keller
Journal of dental research, Vol.55(5), pp.783-786
09/1976
DOI: 10.1177/00220345760550051201
PMID: 1067292

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Abstract

The load-extension curves of Alastiks were found to be sensitive to both the degree and rate of extension. When halting at a constant extension, the exponential load decay was also dependent on the initial deformation rate. The results suggest that clinically these modules should be stretched slowly to position.

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