An evaluation of beta titanium alloys for use in orthodontic appliances.
A beta titanium alloy was evaluated for use in orthodontic appliances. Standard mechanical tests and aspecially designed spring test were used. Two particular thermo-mechanical treatments resulted in titanium springs with 1.8 times the extension of comparable stainless steel springs, and a 2.2 fold reduction in force per unit displacement.
D003722:Dental Alloys; D004548:Elasticity; D005069:Evaluation Studies as Topic; D006358:Hot Temperature; D009967:Orthodontic Appliances; D013193:Stainless Steel; D013314:Stress, Mechanical; D013718:Tensile Strength; D013997:Time Factors; D014025:Titanium
D003722:Dental Alloys; D013193:Stainless Steel; D014025:Titanium