Article ID Journal Published Year Pages File Type
3118405 American Journal of Orthodontics and Dentofacial Orthopedics 2011 6 Pages PDF
Abstract

IntroductionThe purpose of this study was to use photoelastic analysis to compare the system of forces generated by retraction T-loop springs made with stainless steel and titanium-molybdenum alloy (TMA) (Ormco, Glendora, Calif) with photoelastic analysis.MethodsThree photoelastic models were used to evaluate retraction T-loop springs with the same preactivations in 2 groups. In group 1, the loop was constructed with a stainless steel wire, and 2 helicoids were incorporated on top of the T-loop; in group 2, it was made with TMA and no helicoids.ResultsUpon using the qualitative analysis of the fringe order in the photoelastic model, it was observed that the magnitude of force generated by the springs in group 1 was significantly higher than that in group 2. However, both had symmetry for the active and reactive units related to the system of force.ConclusionsBoth springs had the same mechanical characteristics. TMA springs showed lower force levels.

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