Orthodontic implement controllable of correction force

Details Orthodontic implement controllable of correction force Orthodontic implement controllable of correction force

1991-06-07

1992-08-11

Swiatek, Robert P.

Dentistry

Orthodontics

Means to transmit or apply force to tooth

433 21, A61C 300

Patent

active

051374463

ABSTRACT:
An orthodontic teeth alignment correction wire element made of an alloy represented by the chemical formula of Ti.sub.a Ni.sub.b-c C.sub.c, wherein a+b=100, b=50-52, c=0.25-5.0, or an alloy represented by the chemical formula of Ti.sub.a Ni.sub.b-c-d C.sub.c X.sub.d, wherein X is at least one element selected from V, Cr, Fe, Nb, Ta, W, and Al, wherein a+b=100, b=50-52, c=0.25-5.0, d=0.25-2.0, and exhibits pseudoelasticity at the natural human body temperature. The wire has different recovery forces at different sections therealong by heat treating those sections at controlled temperatures of 400.degree.-600.degree. C. and for controlled time periods of 10-150 minutes and thereafter reheat treating them. An orthodontic coil is made of each of the above-described alloy wires for correction of mismatch of the upper and the lower jaws.

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