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The wire material and cross-section effect on double delta closing loops regarding load and spring rate magnitude: an
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Abstract:
The mechanical behavior of orthodontics closing loops, with three different wire materials (stainless steel, cobalt-chromium and titanium-molybdenum) and with different cross-sections and a double delta design, was studied in tension tests. The springs were stress-relieved, except the titanium-molybdenum wires. There were 72 sample springs, divided into 33 stainless steel, 26 cobalt-chromium and 13 titanium-molybdenum, activated at 0.5 mm intervals, from neutral position to 3.0 mm. It was hypothesized that loads, after spring activation, and spring rate, are dependent on cross-section, wire material, and activation. The analysis of variance and the Tukey-Kramer test were applied to verify the differences between all coupled averages of the loads. Regression analysis was also used to verify if closing loops behavior was in accordance with Hooke's law and to obtain the spring rate. The results show that the loads are dependent on activation, cross-section, and wire material. Titanium-molybdenum 0.017 x 0.025 inch (Ormco) springs showed the smallest loads and the best spring rate. (beta = 84.9 g/mm)
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