| Rare earth magnets in orthodontics: an overview. | |
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PMID: 10333885 Owner: NLM Status: MEDLINE |
Abstract/OtherAbstract:
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Magnets have been used in dentistry for many years. They can be made to push or pull teeth. The force they deliver can be directed, and they can exert their force through mucosa and bone, as well as within the mouth. In orthodontics they are used for intrusion of teeth, tooth movement along archwires, expansion, retention, in functional appliances, and in the treatment of impacted teeth. New 'high energy' magnets are capable of producing very high forces relative to their size. Although magnets are potentially very useful there are a number of problems that severely affect their performance; the force produced between any two magnets falls dramatically with distance, significant irreversible loss in force is seen if the magnets are heated and a dramatic reduction in force is seen if the magnets are not ideally aligned to one another. In addition, magnets corrode badly in the mouth and a robust coating is required to protect them. This paper outlines the background to high energy magnets used in orthodontics, discusses the relevant physical and biological properties of them, and reviews their applications. |
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Authors:
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J H Noar; R D Evans |
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Publication Detail:
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Type: Journal Article; Review |
Journal Detail:
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Title: British journal of orthodontics Volume: 26 ISSN: 0301-228X ISO Abbreviation: Br J Orthod Publication Date: 1999 Mar |
Date Detail:
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Created Date: 1999-06-17 Completed Date: 1999-06-17 Revised Date: 2005-11-16 |
Medline Journal Info:
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Nlm Unique ID: 0376035 Medline TA: Br J Orthod Country: ENGLAND |
Other Details:
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Languages: eng Pagination: 29-37 Citation Subset: D; IM |
Affiliation:
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Mount Vernon Hospital Trust, U.K. |
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Biocompatible Materials
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chemistry Humans Magnetics / instrumentation* Metals, Rare Earth / chemistry Orthodontic Appliance Design* Orthodontic Appliances* Tooth Movement / instrumentation* |
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0/Biocompatible Materials; 0/Metals, Rare Earth |
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