Assessment of the Hardness of Various Orthodontic Wires
Introduction: The mechanical characteristics of orthodontic wires are crucial since they have a significant impact on the effectiveness of orthodontic therapy, and patients undergoing orthodontic treatment are becoming more and more picky about their ...
Yohan Verghese +6 more
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Attractiveness of different esthetic orthodontic wires [PDF]
Objective: The aim of this study was to evaluate the attractiveness of different types of esthetic orthodontic wires by laypeople and dentists. Methods: Five different types of orthodontic wires were evaluated: three esthetic wires (Teflon-coated ...
Deric Meschiari Batista +6 more
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Evaluating the Mechanical Properties of Zinc-Coated Stainless Steel Orthodontic Wires Using Physical Vapor Deposition [PDF]
The aim of this study was to evaluate the mechanical properties of stainless steel (SS) orthodontic wires coated with zinc (Zn), using a Physical Vapored Deposition (PVD) machine.
Maryam Karandish +3 more
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Orthodontic wires and its corrosion—The specific case of stainless steel and beta-titanium
Efficient orthodontic treatments rely on the perfect design and condition of orthodontic wires. Different wires made from different metals and alloys are available in the market.
Saúl M. Castro +4 more
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Orthodontic Wires: A 12-Year Bibliometric Study. [PDF]
Abstract Aims and Objectives: To perform a bibliometric study to identify and evaluate articles associated with “orthodontic wires” indexed in six databases (PubMed, Embase, Cochrane, Scopus, Lilacs, and Google Scholar) from 2010 to 2022. Materials and Methods:
Quintão CCA +4 more
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Effect of zirconium oxide nano-coating on frictional resistance of orthodontic wires [PDF]
Objectives: Minimizing the frictional force between orthodontic wire and brackets is imperative to safely obtain a more favorable result by applying lower loads.
Amin Golshah, Shirin Asadian Feyli
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Comprehensive evaluation of the antibacterial and antibiofilm activities of NiTi orthodontic wires coated with silver nanoparticles and nanocomposites: an in vitro study [PDF]
Background Fixed orthodontic appliances act as a niche for microbial growth and colonization. Coating orthodontic wires with antimicrobial silver nanoparticles (AgNPs) and nanocomposite was adopted in this study to augment the biological activity of ...
Omnia M. Abdallah +2 more
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A comparative analysis of the frictional resistance of esthetic orthodontic wires
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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In vitro wearing away of orthodontic brackets and wires in different conditions: A review
Introduction: The release of metallic ions from orthodontic brackets and wires typically depends on their quality (chemical composition) and the medium to which they are exposed, e.g., acidic, alkaline, substances with a high fluoride concentration, etc.
Patricio J. Espinoza-Montero +5 more
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Objective: To compare the antibacterial and anti-adherent properties of conventional stainless steel (SS) orthodontic wires and surface-modified silver dioxide-coated and titanium oxide-coated SS orthodontic wires against Streptococcus sanguis causing ...
Monalisa Das +6 more
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