Load-Deflection and Friction Properties of PEEK Wires as Alternative Orthodontic Wires
Polyetheretherketone (PEEK) is now attracting attention as an alternative to metal alloys in the dental field. In the present study, we evaluated the load-deflection characteristics of PEEK wires in addition to their frictional properties. Three types of PEEK wires are used: two sizes of rectangular...
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| Language: | English |
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MDPI AG
2017-08-01
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| Series: | Materials |
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| Online Access: | https://www.mdpi.com/1996-1944/10/8/914 |