Article ID | Journal | Published Year | Pages | File Type |
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8707974 | Orthodontic Waves | 2018 | 6 Pages |
Abstract
Laser welding of stainless steel orthodontic wires should be acceptable for clinical use, because the joints showed sufficient strength and the original structure was not significantly altered. Immersion in acidic solution had minimal effect on the mechanical performance at the joint regions, and showed minimal acceleration of metallic ion release.
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Authors
Takeshi Muguruma, Masahiro Iijima, Itaru Mizoguchi,