Background: Titanium-molybdenum alloy (TMA) and stainless steel (SS) wires are commonly used in orthodontics as arch-wires for tooth movement. However, plastic deformation phenomenon in these arch-wires seems to be a major concern among orthodontists. This study aimed to compare the mechanical properties of TMA and SS wires with different dimensions.
Material And Methods: Seventy-two wire samples (36 TMA and 36 SS) of three different sizes (19×25, 17×25 and 16×22) were analyzed , with 12 samples in each group. Various mechanical properties of the wires, including spring-back, bending moment and stiffness were determined using a universal testing machine. Student's t-test showed statistically significant differences in the mean values of all the groups. In addition, metallographic comparison of SS and TMA wires was conducted under an optical microscope.
Results: The degree of stiffness of 16×22-sized SS and TMA springs was found to be 12±2 and 5±0.4, respectively, while the bending moment was estimated to be 1927±352 (gm-mm) and 932±16 (gm-mm), respectively; the spring-back index was determined to be 0.61±0.2 and 0.4±.09, respectively (<0.001). There were no statistically significant differences in spring-back index in larger dimensions of the wires.
Conclusions: Systematic analysis indicated that springs made of TMA were superior compared to those made of SS. Although both from economic and functionality viewpoints the use of TMA is suggested, further clinical investigations are recommended. Bending moment, optical microscope, spring-back, stainless steel, stiffness, titanium‒molybdenum alloy.
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