Comparative analysis of load/deflection ratios of conventional and heat-activated rectangular NiTi wires

• Main Authors: Fabio Schemann-Miguel (Author), Flávio Cotrim-Ferreira (Author), Alessandra Motta Streva (Author), Alexander Viégas de Oliveira Aguiar Chaves (Author), Andréia Cotrim-Ferreira (Author)
• Format: Book
• Published: Dental Press Editora, 2012-06-01T00:00:00Z.
• Subjects: article
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OBJECTIVE: This study compared the load-deflection ratios between 0.019 x 0.025-in rectangular orthodontic wires using 5 conventional preformed nickel-titanium (NiTi) and 5 heat-activated NiTi archwires from four different manufacturers (Abzil, Morelli, 3M Unitek and Ormco), totaling 40 archwires. T...