Basic properties of super-elastic Ni-Ti alloy ligature wires for a new intermaxillary fixation method.
biomechanical · Level V
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Abstract
A new continuous wiring method of intermaxillary fixation with super-elastic Ni-Ti alloy ligature wires was developed to avoid the risk in postoperative emergency. Differential scanning calorimetry, three-point bending tests and fastening tests were carried out to investigate basic properties of the wires. Transformation temperatures of the Ni-Ti alloy wires were in the range suitable for exhibiting super-elasticity at body temperature. The Ni-Ti alloy wires possessed enough bending flexibility to be used in the continuous wiring method and showed great recoverable displacement in the fastening test. With use of these properties, easy removal in an emergency and uniform fixation can be attained.
Medical subject headings
- Alloys
- Bone Wires
- Fracture Fixation
- Nickel
- Titanium