Beta titanium: a new orthodontic alloy.
Historically, few alloys have been used in the fabrication of orthodontic appliances. This article reviews the gold-based, stainless steel, chrome-cobalt-nickel, and nitinol alloys, as well as beta titanium, a new material for orthodontics. Mechanical properties and manipulative characteristics are summarized to develop a basis for the selection of the proper alloy for a given clinical situation. The beta titanium wire has a unique balance of low stiffness, high springback, formability, and weldability which indicates its use in a wide range of clinical applications. A number of such applications are described.
D000497:Alloys; D055598:Chemical Phenomena; D002627:Chemistry, Physical; D002858:Chromium Alloys; D003722:Dental Alloys; D004548:Elasticity; D006047:Gold Alloys; D009532:Nickel; D009967:Orthodontic Appliances; D013193:Stainless Steel; D013718:Tensile Strength; D014025:Titanium; D014087:Tooth Movement Techniques / Q000295:instrumentation
D000497:Alloys; D002858:Chromium Alloys; D003722:Dental Alloys; D006047:Gold Alloys; C023988:beta titanium; D013193:Stainless Steel; C013616:nitinol; D009532:Nickel; D014025:Titanium