Micro Dental Implant Failures
Last Updated: Feb 13, 2006
Dr. Leon asks us:
I’m a student in orthodontics and was wondering if there is any mechanical failure with microimplants for anchorage in orthodontics not made of titanium and, if they exist, of Al/Vanadium?
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02/14/2006
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