Effect of ion-implantation on surface characteristics of nickel titanium and titanium molybdenum alloy arch wires

Aim: To evaluate the changes in surface roughness and frictional features of ′ion-implanted nickel titanium (NiTi) and titanium molybdenum alloy (TMA) arch wires′ from its conventional types in an in-vitro laboratory set up. Materials and Methods: ′Ion-implanted NiTi and low friction TMA arch wires...

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Main Authors: Manu Krishnan, Seema Saraswathy, Kalathil Sukumaran, Kurian Mathew Abraham
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Wolters Kluwer Medknow Publications 2013-01-01
Series:Indian Journal of Dental Research
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Online Access:http://www.ijdr.in/article.asp?issn=0970-9290;year=2013;volume=24;issue=4;spage=411;epage=417;aulast=Krishnan