Aesthetic brackets: to perfect or to reject?
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Aesthetic brackets: to perfect or to reject?
Abstract
Orthodontists are now treating patients who are demanding high quality orthodontics which is also aesthetically pleasing. The quest for an aesthetic yet strong appliance has led to many innovative designs. This article summarizes the main advances.
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