Evaluation of Force Decay in Intraoral Elastics With Different Lumen Sizes: An In Vitro Study
Lumen size plays a critical role in the force decay of intraoral elastics, with smaller lumen elastics showing earlier and greater force loss. Mouthwash exposure inconsistently alters this pattern, emphasizing the need for careful patient selection and guidance in clinical practice.
Authors
- Suman Kumari (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-2163-1931)
- Sergio de la Mora
- V Vijaykumar
- Sruthi Jeevagan (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0009-0008-4038-5335)
- Prasanna Aravind T.R.
- Devadharshini Kirubhaharan
Institutions
- Ragas Dental College & Hospital (IN)
Publication Details
- Journal
- Cureus
- Published
- 2025-11-25
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.7759/cureus.97809
- Primary Topic
- Temporomandibular Joint Disorders
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 0.00