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Beta titanium: a new orthodontic alloy.

C J Burstone, A J Goldberg

American Journal of Orthodontics

|February 1, 1980

Summary

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This review covers orthodontic alloys like gold, stainless steel, and nitinol, highlighting beta titanium as a versatile new material. Beta titanium offers excellent mechanical properties for diverse clinical applications in orthodontics.

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Area of Science:

Materials Science
Biomedical Engineering
Orthodontics

Background:

Orthodontic appliance fabrication has historically relied on a limited range of alloys.
Understanding alloy properties is crucial for effective orthodontic treatment.

Purpose of the Study:

To review commonly used and emerging alloys in orthodontics.
To compare mechanical and manipulative properties of various orthodontic materials.
To establish a basis for selecting appropriate alloys for clinical use.

Main Methods:

Literature review of gold-based, stainless steel, chrome-cobalt-nickel, and nitinol alloys.
Inclusion of beta titanium as a novel orthodontic material.
Summarization of mechanical properties and manipulative characteristics.

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Main Results:

Beta titanium exhibits a unique combination of low stiffness, high springback, formability, and weldability.
These properties suggest broad clinical applicability for beta titanium wire.
Specific clinical applications for beta titanium are detailed.

Conclusions:

Beta titanium presents a promising material for a wide array of orthodontic applications.
The selection of orthodontic alloys should be guided by their mechanical and manipulative properties.
Further research into beta titanium's long-term clinical performance is warranted.