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Comparative friction of orthodontic wires under dry and wet conditions. 1986

J G Stannard, and J M Gau, and M A Hanna

Kinetic coefficients of friction for stainless steel, beta-titanium, nickel-titanium, and cobalt-chromium arch wires were measured on a smooth stainless steel or Teflon surface. A universal materials testing instrument was used to pull 0.017 X 0.025-inch rectangular arch wires through a pneumatically controlled binding surface. Classical friction relationships were evaluated by varying applied normal force--similar to ligature tie force--via this pneumatic control. Coefficients of friction were determined under dry and wet (artificial saliva) conditions. Frictional force values, and thus coefficients of friction, were found to increase with increasing normal force for all materials. Beta-titanium and stainless steel wires sliding against stainless steel, and stainless steel wire on Teflon consistently exhibited the lowest dry friction values. Artificial saliva increased friction for stainless steel, beta-titanium, and nickel-titanium wires sliding against stainless steel. Artificial saliva did not increase friction for cobalt chromium, stainless steel sliding against stainless steel, or stainless steel wire on Teflon compared to the dry condition. Stainless steel and beta-titanium wires sliding against stainless steel and stainless steel wire on Teflon showed the lowest friction values for the wet condition.

UI MeSH Term Description Entries
D007700 Kinetics The rate dynamics in chemical or physical systems.
D009067 Mouthwashes Solutions for rinsing the mouth, possessing cleansing, germicidal, or palliative properties. (From Boucher's Clinical Dental Terminology, 4th ed) Mouth Bath,Mouth Rinse,Mouth Wash,Bath, Mouth,Baths, Mouth,Mouth Baths,Mouth Rinses,Rinse, Mouth,Rinses, Mouth,Wash, Mouth
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.
D009967 Orthodontic Appliances Devices used for influencing tooth position. Orthodontic appliances may be classified as fixed or removable, active or retaining, and intraoral or extraoral. (Boucher's Clinical Dental Terminology, 4th ed, p19) Appliance, Orthodontic,Appliances, Orthodontic,Orthodontic Appliance
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
D011138 Polytetrafluoroethylene Homopolymer of tetrafluoroethylene. Nonflammable, tough, inert plastic tubing or sheeting; used to line vessels, insulate, protect or lubricate apparatus; also as filter, coating for surgical implants or as prosthetic material. Synonyms: Fluoroflex; Fluoroplast; Ftoroplast; Halon; Polyfene; PTFE; Tetron. FEP,Fluon,Politef,Polytef,TFE,Teflon,Expanded PTFE,Fluoroplast,GORE-TEX,Goretex,PTFE,Tarflen,GORE TEX,PTFE, Expanded
D002858 Chromium Alloys Specific alloys not less than 85% chromium and nickel or cobalt, with traces of either nickel or cobalt, molybdenum, and other substances. They are used in partial dentures, orthopedic implants, etc. Chromium-Cobalt Alloys,Chromium-Nickel Alloys,Cobalt-Chromium Alloys,Nickel-Chromium Alloys,Alloys, Chromium,Alloys, Chromium-Cobalt,Alloys, Chromium-Nickel,Alloys, Cobalt-Chromium,Alloys, Nickel-Chromium,Chromium Cobalt Alloys,Chromium Nickel Alloys,Cobalt Chromium Alloys,Nickel Chromium Alloys
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
D012464 Saliva, Artificial A solution used for irrigating the mouth in xerostomia and as a substitute for saliva. Artificial Saliva
D013193 Stainless Steel Stainless steel. A steel containing Ni, Cr, or both. It does not tarnish on exposure and is used in corrosive environments. (Grant & Hack's Chemical Dictionary, 5th ed) Stainless Steels,Steel, Stainless,Steels, Stainless

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