title: [Morphological surface analysis of nickel-titanium wires. Preliminary SEM observations].
abstract: Authors studied with Scanning Electron Microscopy (SEM) the surface morphology of new manufactured orthodontic arches made of rectangular NiTi wires. All the wires exhibite various patterns of superficial defects such as scratches and pits. Results suggest to further investigate the changes of wire surfaces subsequent to their use in oral environment and sterilization procedures.
authors.affiliation: Università degli Studi di Milano.
authors.forename: G
authors.initials: G
authors.lastname: Garattini
authors.forename: S
authors.initials: S
authors.lastname: Abati
authors.forename: G
authors.initials: G
authors.lastname: Santarelli
mesh_terms: D003722:Dental Alloys; D008855:Microscopy, Electron, Scanning; D009532:Nickel; D009969:Orthodontic Wires; D013499:Surface Properties; D014025:Titanium
chemical_list: D003722:Dental Alloys; D009532:Nickel; D014025:Titanium
vernacular_title: Analisi morfologica superficiale dei fili in nichel-titanio: osservazioni preliminari al SEM.