A comparison of the frictional characteristics of five initial alignment wires and stainless steel brackets at three bracket to wire angulations--an in vitro study.
The study investigated static planar frictional resistance between five initial alignment wires and stainless steel brackets at three bracket to wire angulations (0, 5 and 10 degrees). It was demonstrated that static frictional resistance increased significantly with increasing bracket to wire angulation due to binding within the system. Epoxy-coated steel had the highest static frictional resistance and coaxial stainless steel the lowest. Fibre-optic glass (Optiflex) had low frictional resistance. The coefficient of friction followed the trends of static frictional resistance in all respects.
Dickson
J A
JA
Department of Orthodontics, Eastman Dental Hospital, London.
Jones
S P
SP
Davies
E H
EH
D003722:Dental Alloys / Q000737:chemistry; D003799:Dental Stress Analysis; D004853:Epoxy Resins / Q000737:chemistry; D017276:Friction; D005898:Glass / Q000737:chemistry; D008422:Materials Testing; D009532:Nickel / Q000737:chemistry; D016910:Orthodontic Brackets; D009969:Orthodontic Wires; D013193:Stainless Steel / Q000737:chemistry; D013499:Surface Properties; D014025:Titanium / Q000737:chemistry
D003722:Dental Alloys; D004853:Epoxy Resins; C040654:titanium nickelide; D013193:Stainless Steel; D009532:Nickel; D014025:Titanium