title: Uses of the vertical slot in orthodontic brackets.
authors.affiliation: Department of Orthodontics, School of Dental Medicine, University of Cagliari, Cagliari, Italy; Unita Operative Odontoiatria, IRCCS Istituto Giannina, Gaslini, Genoa, Italy; and Private Orthodontist at 21/N Via Fontevivo, 19125 La Spezia, Italy. maurocozzani@gmail.com.
authors.forename: Mauro
authors.initials: M
authors.lastname: Cozzani
authors.affiliation: Department of Orthodontics, University of Cagliari, Italy.
authors.forename: Laura
authors.initials: L
authors.lastname: Mazzotta
authors.affiliation: Journal of Clinical Orthodontics; St. Louis University, St. Louis; University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, MI; Case Western Reserve University, Cleveland; Seton Hill University, Greensburg, PA; and Private Practice of Orthodontics in Portage, MI.
authors.forename: S Jay
authors.initials: SJ
authors.lastname: Bowman
authors.affiliation: Seton Hill University Graduate Program in Orthodontics, Greensburg, PA.
authors.forename: Daniel J
authors.initials: DJ
authors.lastname: Rinchuse
mesh_terms: D001696:Biomechanical Phenomena; D020724:Elastomers / Q000737:chemistry; D006801:Humans; D016382:Orthodontic Appliance Design; D016910:Orthodontic Brackets; D009969:Orthodontic Wires; D012399:Rotation; D013314:Stress, Mechanical; D013499:Surface Properties; D014087:Tooth Movement Techniques / Q000295:instrumentation
chemical_list: D020724:Elastomers