Force-deflection comparison of superelastic nickel-titanium archwires. 2004

Daniel C Mallory, and Jeryl D English, and John M Powers, and William A Brantley, and Harry I Bussa
Department of Orthodontics, University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston, Dental Branch, 6516 M.D. Anderson Boulevard, Houston, TX 77030, USA.

This in vitro study compared the force-deflection behavior of 6 superelastic nickel-titanium orthodontic archwires (0.016 x 0.022 in) under controlled moment and temperature. To simulate leveling, maxillary canine brackets and first molar tubes were bonded in such a manner as to remove the tip and angulation from the system. The wires (n = 10) were passively self-ligated into stainless steel brackets attached to an acrylic jig to simulate the maxillary arch. A testing machine recorded deactivations of 3 distances (5, 4, and 3 mm) at 37 degrees C in the canine position. Force-deflection measurements were recorded from the deactivations only. Forces produced during deactivation, at deflections of 2.5, 2.0, and 1.5 mm, were compared by analysis of variance. Significant differences (P < 0.0001) in forces were observed among the wires at the various deflections. All wires exhibited superelastic behavior, and rankings were derived according to statistically significant differences for each deflection distance.

UI MeSH Term Description Entries
D008422 Materials Testing The testing of materials and devices, especially those used for PROSTHESES AND IMPLANTS; SUTURES; TISSUE ADHESIVES; etc., for hardness, strength, durability, safety, efficacy, and biocompatibility. Biocompatibility Testing,Biocompatible Materials Testing,Hemocompatibility Testing,Testing, Biocompatible Materials,Testing, Hemocompatible Materials,Hemocompatibility Testings,Hemocompatible Materials Testing,Materials Testing, Biocompatible,Materials Testing, Hemocompatible,Testing, Biocompatibility,Testing, Hemocompatibility,Testing, Materials,Testings, Biocompatibility
D008953 Models, Anatomic Three-dimensional representation to show anatomic structures. Models may be used in place of intact animals or organisms for teaching, practice, and study. Anatomic Models,Models, Surgical,Moulages,Models, Anatomical,Anatomic Model,Anatomical Model,Anatomical Models,Model, Anatomic,Model, Anatomical,Model, Surgical,Moulage,Surgical Model,Surgical Models
D009532 Nickel A trace element with the atomic symbol Ni, atomic number 28, and atomic weight 58.69. It is a cofactor of the enzyme UREASE.
D009969 Orthodontic Wires Wires of various dimensions and grades made of stainless steel or precious metal. They are used in orthodontic treatment. Orthodontic Wire,Wire, Orthodontic,Wires, Orthodontic
D003722 Dental Alloys A mixture of metallic elements or compounds with other metallic or metalloid elements in varying proportions for use in restorative or prosthetic dentistry. Alloy, Dental,Alloys, Dental,Dental Alloy
D003799 Dental Stress Analysis The description and measurement of the various factors that produce physical stress upon dental restorations, prostheses, or appliances, materials associated with them, or the natural oral structures. Analyses, Dental Stress,Analysis, Dental Stress,Stress Analyses, Dental,Stress Analysis, Dental,Dental Stress Analyses
D004548 Elasticity Resistance and recovery from distortion of shape.
D000704 Analysis of Variance A statistical technique that isolates and assesses the contributions of categorical independent variables to variation in the mean of a continuous dependent variable. ANOVA,Analysis, Variance,Variance Analysis,Analyses, Variance,Variance Analyses
D013314 Stress, Mechanical A purely physical condition which exists within any material because of strain or deformation by external forces or by non-uniform thermal expansion; expressed quantitatively in units of force per unit area. Mechanical Stress,Mechanical Stresses,Stresses, Mechanical
D013696 Temperature The property of objects that determines the direction of heat flow when they are placed in direct thermal contact. The temperature is the energy of microscopic motions (vibrational and translational) of the particles of atoms. Temperatures

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