Shape memory orthodontic archwire having variable recovery stres

Details Shape memory orthodontic archwire having variable recovery stres Shape memory orthodontic archwire having variable recovery stres

1995-05-30

1997-11-04

Lucchesi, Nicholas D.

Dentistry

Orthodontics

Means to transmit or apply force to tooth

433 24, A61C 300

Patent

active

056832451

ABSTRACT:
Orthodontic archwires and methods of making such archwires. The archwire includes a shape memory alloy having a preset shape for exerting forces on teeth during orthodontic treatment. The alloy, which preferably is comprised of at least three elements (e.g., Ni, Ti and Cu), has a transformation temperature (A.sub.f) greater than about 25.degree. C., whereby the orthodontic archwire produces forces at normal mouth temperature which are greater than the forces produced at normal room temperature. The orthodontic archwire also preferably has a variable modulus of elasticity.

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"GAC's Low Friction Biological Tooth Movement System" brochure. GAC International, Inc., 185 Oval Drive, Central Islip, New York 11722.

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