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Post-experiment light microscope images of the tested brackets (left) and the archwires coupled with them (right). Arrows show the wear areas on the archwires. Letters indicate the group labels (G, Gemini metal; C, Clarity metal-slot ceramic; I, InVu ceramic; P, Pure ceramic; T, Transcend ceramic brackets).
Refer to Table 1 for the explanation about each product.
