title: Triple-stranded stainless steel wires--evaluation of mechanical properties and comparison with titanium alloy alternatives.
abstract: Force storage and delivery properties of typical triple-stranded stainless steel wires are determined and compared with reported values for titanium alloy archwires. Results indicate that triple-stranded wires can often provide a viable alternative to the newer titanium alloys.
authors.forename: R P
authors.initials: RP
authors.lastname: Kusy
authors.forename: L E
authors.initials: LE
authors.lastname: Stevens
mesh_terms: D001696:Biomechanical Phenomena; D003799:Dental Stress Analysis; D004548:Elasticity; D009967:Orthodontic Appliances; D009969:Orthodontic Wires; D013193:Stainless Steel; D013314:Stress, Mechanical; D013499:Surface Properties; D014025:Titanium
chemical_list: D013193:Stainless Steel; D014025:Titanium