The use of wires in orthodontic

Authors

  • Eduardo Silveira Ferreira UFRGS
  • Carlos Alberto Mundstock UFRGS
  • Cândida Maria Müller UFRGS

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.22456/2177-0018.7805

Keywords:

Orthodontic wires, nickel, chromealloy, tooth movement

Abstract

The objetive of this study is to make a revision of the existing knowledge on metallic wires used in orthodontics.The principal characteristics of different materials will be approached such as generalities, proprieties, indications, advantages and disadvantages of each lead. The great variety of wires available to the orthodontist, several times leads to doubts in the choice of the best material to be used. Stainless-steel wires, nickel-titanium, betha-titanium, coaxial, super elastic, among others, have specific characteristics and clinical aplications and must be used correctly.

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Author Biographies

Eduardo Silveira Ferreira, UFRGS

Professor Assistente da Disciplina de Ortodontia da UFRGS. Mestre em Ortodontia pela UFRJ

Carlos Alberto Mundstock, UFRGS

Professor Adjunto da Disciplina de Ortodontia da UFRGS. Mestre em Odontologia pela UFRGS

Cândida Maria Müller, UFRGS

Aluna Interna da Disciplina de Ortodontia da UFRGS

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Published

1998-05-05

How to Cite

Ferreira, E. S., Mundstock, C. A., & Müller, C. M. (1998). The use of wires in orthodontic. Revista Da Faculdade De Odontologia De Porto Alegre, 39(1), 23–30. https://doi.org/10.22456/2177-0018.7805

Issue

Vol. 39 No. 1 (1998)

Section

Original articles

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