[Studies on silver soldering of super-elastic Ti-Ni alloy wire to Co-Cr alloy wire]. 1994

K Kuroda
1st Department of Orthodontics, Faculty of Dentistry, Tokyo Medical and Dental University.

In order to attain joining the super-elastic Ti-Ni alloy wire to the Co-Cr alloy wire and be able to maintain the super-elasticity of the Ti-Ni alloy wire, a new soldering method was devised. The silver solder was first molten on the 0.016 x 0.022 inch Co-Cr alloy wire (Co-Cr) and then flowed onto the 0.016 x 0.022 inch super-elastic Ti-Ni alloy wire (Ti-Ni) to form soldering. The specimens of soldered Ti-Ni to Co-Cr butt joint, TN-CC, were examined for its super-elasticity, torsional strength, tensile strength and the metallographic structure of the soldered joint. The findings were as follows: 1. TN-CC still maintained its super-elasticity. 2. The torsional strength of TN-CC was equal to that of Ti-Ni. The tensile strength of TN-CC was 73% of that of Ti-Ni. 3. The tensile strength of TN-CC immersed in 1%NaCl solution at 37 degrees C for 30 days was considered to be still strong enough for clinical use. 4. During the tensile strength test, the breakage of TN-CC occurred at the area of merger of the solder and Ti-Ni. As the reason for this breakage, it suggested that Ti-Ni was stretched and narrowed at the soldered area and that the Sn-rich phase in the solder was induced along Ti-Ni. 5. This new soldering method was shown to be useful in clinical cases, and the fabrication of new orthodontic appliance using two distinct types of wire, one to independently move teeth and the other to be the anchorage, has already been developed.

UI MeSH Term Description Entries
D008297 Male Males
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
D002648 Child A person 6 to 12 years of age. An individual 2 to 5 years old is CHILD, PRESCHOOL. Children
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
D004548 Elasticity Resistance and recovery from distortion of shape.
D006801 Humans Members of the species Homo sapiens. Homo sapiens,Man (Taxonomy),Human,Man, Modern,Modern Man
D012834 Silver An element with the atomic symbol Ag, atomic number 47, and atomic weight 107.87. It is a soft metal that is used medically in surgical instruments, dental prostheses, and alloys. Long-continued use of silver salts can lead to a form of poisoning known as ARGYRIA.
D012994 Dental Soldering The joining of pieces of metal through the use of an alloy which has a lower melting point, usually at least 100 degrees Celsius below the fusion temperature of the parts being soldered. In dentistry, soldering is used for joining components of a dental appliance, as in assembling a bridge, joining metals to orthodontic bands, or adding to the bulk of certain structures, such as the establishment of proper contact areas on inlays and crowns with adjacent teeth. (Illustrated Dictionary of Dentistry, 1982) Soldering, Dental

Related Publications

K Kuroda
December 2007, Shanghai kou qiang yi xue = Shanghai journal of stomatology,
K Kuroda
March 1997, Kokubyo Gakkai zasshi. The Journal of the Stomatological Society, Japan,
K Kuroda
March 1989, Kokubyo Gakkai zasshi. The Journal of the Stomatological Society, Japan,
K Kuroda
June 1987, Nihon Hotetsu Shika Gakkai zasshi,
K Kuroda
January 2000, Frontiers of medical and biological engineering : the international journal of the Japan Society of Medical Electronics and Biological Engineering,
K Kuroda
January 1982, DE; the journal of dental engeering,
Copied contents to your clipboard!