Elastics and elastomerics / dental implant courses by Indian dental academy

• In a study by Wong two manufacturer’s chains distracted to and maintained at 17mm while stored in water at 37° C were compared.

• Greatest amount of force loss took place in the first 3 hours and initial force loss of 50% to 75% occurred in the first 24 hours.

• Considerable variation in the initial force delivery of chains from different manufacturers was seen. www.indiandentalacademy.com