Research Article
Mechanical and Histological Effects of Resorbable Blasting Media Surface Treatment on the Initial Stability of Orthodontic Mini-Implants
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Procedure and equipment for placement of the orthodontic mini-implant. (a) Predrilling into the tibia of rabbits using a surgical implant engine under saline irrigation. (b) Insertion of the mini-implant under 20 rpm with measuring torque. (c) Surgical engine that can measure and record the torque.
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