title: Force distribution comparisons of various retraction archwires.
abstract: A photoelastic study comparing the effects of the activations of three retraction arch wires used in orthodontic therapy. Schematic representations of space consolidations, intrusion and root torque are illustrated.
authors.affiliation: UCLA School of Dentistry 90024.
authors.forename: S J
authors.initials: SJ
authors.lastname: Chaconas
authors.forename: A A
authors.initials: AA
authors.lastname: Caupto
authors.forename: K
authors.initials: K
authors.lastname: Miyashita
mesh_terms: D004867:Equipment Design; D006801:Humans; D008953:Models, Anatomic; D008954:Models, Biological; D009967:Orthodontic Appliances; D009969:Orthodontic Wires; D013314:Stress, Mechanical; D014070:Tooth / Q000502:physiology*; D014087:Tooth Movement Techniques / Q000295:instrumentation