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Abstract
Historically, few alloys have been used in the fabrication of orthodontic appliances. This article reviews the gold-based, stainless steel, chrome-cobalt-nickel, and nitinol alloys, as well as beta titanium, a new material for orthodontics. Mechanical properties and manipulative characteristics are summarized to develop a basis for the selection of the proper alloy for a given clinical situation. The beta titanium wire has a unique balance of low stiffness, high springback, formability, and weldability which indicates its use in a wide range of clinical applications. A number of such applications are described.Entities:
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Year: 1980 PMID: 6928342 DOI: 10.1016/0002-9416(80)90001-9
Source DB: PubMed Journal: Am J Orthod ISSN: 0002-9416