Comparison of Cell Viability and Chemical Composition of Six Latest Generation Orthodontic Wires [PDF]
International Journal of Biomaterials, 2021 Orthodontic wires are made of alloys containing different metals, including nickel. It is important to evaluate their biocompatibility prior to use, owing to their long-term use in patients.
Lina M. Escobar +8 more
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A comparative analysis of the frictional resistance of esthetic orthodontic wires
Revista de Odontologia da UNESP, 2019 Introduction The orthodontic movement is directly influenced by the ability of orthodontic wires to slide through brackets and tubes. Therefore, the main concern during orthodontic movement corresponds to the frictional forces generated at the bracket ...
Juliano PILON +4 more
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Autoclaving and clinical recycling: Effects on mechanical properties of orthodontic wires
Indian Journal of Dental Research, 2012 Background: About half of the orthodontists recycle and reuse orthodontic wires because of their costs. So when talking about reuse and sterilization of wires, their effects on mechanical properties of wires should be clarified. The purpose of this study
M Oshagh +4 more
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Which Orthodontic Wire and Working Sequence Should be Preferred for Alignment Phase? A Review [PDF]
Turkish Journal of Orthodontics, 2016 The key to a successful orthodontic therapy depends not only on manual skills and knowledge about treatment steps, but also on knowledge and choice of materials used.
Sedef Sera Hepdarcan +2 more
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An investigation of the corrosion behavior of zinc-coated stainless steel orthodontic wires: the effect of physical vapor deposition method [PDF]
BMC Oral HealthBackground Releasing of metal ions might implicate in allergic reaction as a negative subsequent of the corrosion of Stainless Steel (SS304) orthodontic wires.
Maryam Karandish +4 more
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Load-Deflection and Friction Properties of PEEK Wires as Alternative Orthodontic Wires [PDF]
Materials, 2017 Polyetheretherketone (PEEK) is now attracting attention as an alternative to metal alloys in the dental field. In the present study, we evaluated the load-deflection characteristics of PEEK wires in addition to their frictional properties. Three types of
Tohru Hayakawa, Yoshiki Nakamura
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NiTi WIRES FOR ORTHODONTIC APPLICATION [PDF]
Le Journal de Physique IV, 1991 In order to characterize NiTi orthodontic wires microstructure, transformation temperatures, and deformation behaviour have been investigated. Various states of dislocation density were established by additional heat treatment of a work hardened material.
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Evaluation of the Biocompatibility of Orthodontic Brackets and Wires: An In-Vitro Study
Journal of Pharmacy and Bioallied SciencesBackground: Orthodontic treatment involves the use of various materials, including brackets and wires, which come into direct contact with oral tissues. Biocompatibility of these materials is crucial to ensure patient safety and treatment success.
Mohammad Khursheed Alam +5 more
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A Novel β-Titanium Alloy Orthodontic Wire [PDF]
Kaohsiung Journal of Medical Sciences, 2018 Abstract This literature review investigated a recently developed orthodontic wire composed of a β‐titanium alloy known as “Gum Metal” and compared its properties with those of conventional wires.
Yu-Chuan Tseng, Hong-Po Chang
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An Orthodontic Plier with Protractor for Orthodontic Wire bending
Annals of Abbasi Shaheed Hospital and Karachi Medical & Dental CollegeAn inventive orthodontic instrument intended to improve accuracy during orthodontic wire bending operations. With the use of a unique tool called the Orthodontic Plier with Protractor, orthodontists can now manipulate wire at precise angles due to its ...
Ibrahim Alshahrani, Ali Alhaizaey
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