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The aim of this study was to investigate and measure the initial and final torque values of orthodontic mini-implants when placed perpendicular to the maxillary and mandibular bone surfaces. In our study, orthodontic mini-implants from different companies were inserted perpendicularly using different insertion torques on the plate of both maxillary and mandibular bones from pig specimens. The torque values were then analyzed. 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