Study Evaluates Nickel Titanium Wire Forces
Brazilian researchers found the larger wires tested produced higher forces with slight increase on the moments, but the moment-force ratios produced by the 0.016” x 0.022” wire was the highest found.
Brazilian researchers found the larger wires tested produced higher forces with slight increase on the moments, but the moment-force ratios produced by the 0.016” x 0.022” wire was the highest found.
Swedish researchers have found a significant percentage of malocclusions and orthodontic treatment need in children from 3- to 11½-years old.
The AAO warns that new federal student loan caps and the end of Graduate PLUS loans in 2026 could worsen orthodontic workforce shortages, especially in rural areas, citing average resident debt of $567,000.