Surface Corrosion of Nitinol and Stainless Steel Under Clinical Conditions
Nitinol has been reported to be more susceptible to electrolytic dissolution than stainless steel. This study compares corrosion of the two metals under clinical conditions and finds no significant difference.Abstract
Contributor Notes
Dr. Edie is an Associate Research Scientist at the University of Iowa. He holds a B.S. degree from Upper Iowa University and a Ph.D. in Physics from the University of Iowa
Dr. Andreasen is Professor of Orthodontics at the University of Iowa College of Dentistry and Research Scientist in the Dows Institute at the University of Iowa. He holds a B.S. degree with a major in Engineering, a D.D.S. degree, and an M.S. degree in Orthodontics from the University of Nebraska and is a diplomate of the American Board of Orthodontics
Dr. Zaytoun is in the private practice of orthodontics in Dubuque, Iowa. She holds a D.D.S. degree from the University of North Carolina and an M.S. in Orthodontics from the University of Zowa