[The new titanium wires: mechanical characteristics and therapeutic indications]

Mondo Ortod. 1989 Jul-Aug;14(4):465-9.
[Article in Italian]

Abstract

In recent years, orthodontic therapy has been able to make use of a rich, new generation of materials: titanium arches (Sentalloy- Nitinol-Beta Titanium) represent one of the most interesting acquisitions in this field. The Authors, have studied the most important mechanical characteristics in order to define elective clinical application.

Publication types

  • Comparative Study

MeSH terms

  • Alloys*
  • Dental Alloys
  • Elasticity
  • Materials Testing
  • Orthodontic Appliances*
  • Orthodontic Wires*
  • Tensile Strength
  • Titanium*

Substances

  • Alloys
  • Dental Alloys
  • nitinol
  • Titanium