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A Itro¹, V Garau, G P Tartaro

¹Facoltà di Medicina e Chirurgia, II Università degli Studi, Napoli.

Minerva Stomatologica

|July 1, 1997

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Shape memory alloy (SMA) devices simplify surgical correction of maxillo-facial fractures. These nitinol implants offer stable fixation, reducing operative time and enhancing bone healing for improved patient recovery.

Area of Science:

Biomaterials Science
Orthopedic Surgery
Materials Engineering

Background:

Nitinol, a nickel-titanium alloy, exhibits shape memory effect (SME).
SME allows the alloy to be deformed at lower temperatures and return to its original shape upon heating.
Nitinol's properties include biocompatibility, bioinertness, corrosion resistance, and high mechanical strength.

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