Influence of Artificial Saliva on NiTi orthodontic Wires: A Study on the Surface Characterization

Nickel- and titanium-based alloys are promising materials for dental orthodontic wires due to their superior mechanical properties and corrosion resistance. The studies of the corrosion resistance of these materials according to their surface characterization in artificial salivas are limited. We st...

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Published in:Materials science (New York, N.Y.) N.Y.), 2012-05, Vol.47 (6), p.830-837
Main Authors: Ünal, İ., Zor, S., Atapek, H.
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Characterization and Evaluation of Materials
Chemistry and Materials Science
Corrosion and anti-corrosives
Materials Science
Solid Mechanics
Structural Materials
Titanium
Titanium alloys
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Summary:Nickel- and titanium-based alloys are promising materials for dental orthodontic wires due to their superior mechanical properties and corrosion resistance. The studies of the corrosion resistance of these materials according to their surface characterization in artificial salivas are limited. We study the changes of the surfaces of NiTi-alloy-based orthodontic wires in artificial salivas with (or without) additions of F − and after a period of time by the SEM and EDS methods.
ISSN:1068-820X
1573-885X
DOI:10.1007/s11003-012-9462-5