Abstract
One hundred eighty bracket and arch wire combinations of nitinol, beta titanium, and stainless steel were compared as to force (grams) required to overcome a simulated canine retraction assembly. Results showed a significantly larger force required during canine retraction using beta titanium and nitinol when compared with stainless steel.
MeSH terms
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Alloys
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Cuspid
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Dental Alloys*
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Humans
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Models, Biological
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Orthodontic Appliances*
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Orthodontic Wires*
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Saliva, Artificial
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Stainless Steel
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Stress, Mechanical
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Surface Properties
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Titanium
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Tooth Movement Techniques / instrumentation*
Substances
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Alloys
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Dental Alloys
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Saliva, Artificial
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beta titanium
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Stainless Steel
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nitinol
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Titanium