Orthodontic wires and its corrosion—The specific case of stainless steel and beta-titanium

Efficient orthodontic treatments rely on the perfect design and condition of orthodontic wires. Different wires made from different metals and alloys are available in the market. Although no wire is the best for the entire treatment, they must obey certain properties such as biocompatibility, formab...

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Main Authors: Saúl M. Castro, Maria J. Ponces, Jorge D. Lopes, Mário Vasconcelos, Maria C.F. Pollmann
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Elsevier 2015-03-01
Series:Journal of Dental Sciences
Subjects:
pH
Online Access:http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S1991790214000816