Orthodontic coil springs and methods

Details Orthodontic coil springs and methods Orthodontic coil springs and methods

1994-03-28

1995-07-04

O'Connor, Cary E.

Dentistry

Orthodontics

Means to transmit or apply force to tooth

433 24, A61C 300

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054295017

ABSTRACT:
Coil springs for use in orthodontic appliances which are made from wire of a beta-phase titanium alloy wound into a plurality of turns forming a coil having an outside diameter in the range of about 0.040 inches (1.016 mm) to about 0.075 inches (1.905 mm). These coil springs may be designed for use in tension as well as compression for a number of orthodontic applications.

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