Triple-stranded Stainless Steel Wires —Evaluation of Mechanical Properties and Comparison with Titanium Alloy Alternatives
Abstract
Force storage and delivery properties of typical triple-stranded stainless steel wires are determined and compared with reported values for titanium alloy archwires. Results indicate that triple-stranded wires can often provide a viable alternative to the newer titanium alloys.
Contributor Notes
Dr. Kusy is Associate Professor of Orthodontics/Biomedical Engineering at the University of North Carolina Dental Research Center in Chapel Hill. He holds an M.S. degree in metallurgical engineering and a Ph.D. in material science from Drexel University
Dr. Stevens is in the private practice of orthodontics in Tallahassee, Florida. He is a dental graduate (D.M.D.) of the University of Florida, and holds an M.S. degree in Orthodontics from the University of North Carolina