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Open Access 01-07-2021 | Original Article

Comparison of force loss during sliding of low friction and conventional TMA orthodontic archwires

An in vitro study

Authors: Nouf Alsabti, DScD candidate, Professor Christoph Bourauel, Professor Nabeel Talic

Published in: Journal of Orofacial Orthopedics / Fortschritte der Kieferorthopädie | Issue 4/2021

Abstract

Objective

The goal was to measure and compare the amount of force loss during tooth movement guided by archwires, including a newly introduced low-friction titanium molybdenum alloy (TMA), conventional TMA, and stainless steel archwires.

Methods

The force loss was measured using a specialized biomechanical set-up, the orthodontic measurement and simulation system (OMSS). A total of 30 specimen were used (10 low-friction TMA (TMA-Low), 10 conventional TMA (TMA-C), and 10 stainless steel (SS) archwires, each having a dimension of 0.016 × 0.022 inches). The conventional and low friction TMA archwires served as test groups, while the SS archwires served as the control group.

Results

The mean values of force loss between the three types of wires (TMA‑C, TMA-Low, and SS) were significantly different (p < 0.0001). The highest mean force loss during sliding movement was found in the conventional TMA group (72.1%), followed by low friction TMA (48.8%) and stainless steel wires (33.7%) in a descending order.

Conclusion

The friction property of the low friction TMA archwire was superior to the conventional TMA archwire but was still inferior to the stainless steel archwire.

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Title: Comparison of force loss during sliding of low friction and conventional TMA orthodontic archwires
An in vitro study
Authors: Nouf Alsabti, DScD candidate
Professor Christoph Bourauel
Professor Nabeel Talic
Publication date: 01-07-2021
Publisher: Springer Medizin
Published in: Journal of Orofacial Orthopedics / Fortschritte der Kieferorthopädie / Issue 4/2021
Print ISSN: 1434-5293
Electronic ISSN: 1615-6714
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/s00056-020-00266-y

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Comparison of force loss during sliding of low friction and conventional TMA orthodontic archwires

An in vitro study

Abstract

Objective

Methods

Results

Conclusion

At a glance: The STEP trials

Springer Medicine

Abstract

Objective

Methods

Results

Conclusion

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