Fig.10. Showing diff.

b/w Deflection (Springback) of 80 & residual

deformation after unloading.
Chinese NiTi > NiTinol > SS.
Fig.2. Showing Stress Vs Strain curve representing Stiffness is inversely
Proportional to Springiness.
 Fig.1. Showing ANNEALING
It comprises of 3 phases, (1) Recovery, (2) Recrystallization, (3) Grain
growth.
Fig.4. Showing desirable properties of Orthdontic wires.
 Biocompatib
ility
Stored & Jointabilit
Wire Type Springback Stiffness Formability Friction
Energy Environmen y
tal
Stability

Solderable
Stainless
Low High Good Low Low Good &
Steel
Weldable

Cobalt Low to Solderable

Low High Good Low Good
Chromium Moderate Weldable

Nickel- Low to Not

High Low Poor High Good
Titanium Moderate Joinable

Beta-
Average Average Good Average High Good Weldable
Titanium

Solderable
Multi- Not
High Low Poor High Good &
44
stranded Known
Weldable

Fig.5. Showing comparison of desirable properties of different Orthodontic

wires. (a) SS, (b) Co-Cr, (c) NiTi, (d) -Ti & (e) Multi-stranded
(Source: William A. Brantley, Theodore Eliades “Orthodontic materials”).
Fig.14. Showing Cu-NiTi Orthodontic wire.
Fig.19(a). Showing Maxillary retainer with QCM organic polymer wire.

Fig.19(b). Showing Prefabricated QCM retainer wires.

(A) Anterior portion. (B) Wave (C) Posterior portion.
Fig.12(a). Showing comparison of Bending moment Vs. Deflection (STIFFNESS)
of Chinese NiTi Orthodontic wires.
(Activation and reactivation curves)

Fig.12(b). Showing comparison of Bending moment Vs. Deflection

(Spring Back) of Stainless Steel, NiTinol,
Chinese NiTi Orthodontic wires.

(For 80 activation, SS - 16, NiTinol - 52 & Chinese NiTi - 73 Deflection)
Fig.17. Showing Beta Titanium Orthodontic wire.

(Pendulum Appliance - 0.032”)

Fig.18. Showing Beta Titanium Orthodontic wire.
(K-SIR ARCH WIRE 0.019”/0.025”)
Fig.19. Showing CHINESE NiTi Orthodontic wire.
Fig.16. Showing BETA – TITANIUM Orthodontic wire.
Fig.20. Showing Dual flex Orthodontic wires.
Fig.15. Showing TMA spring of two different cross sections of wire.
(0.018 inch round T-loop welded to a 0.017 x 0.025 inch base arch
wire called as composite spring).
Fig.13. Showing comparison of Load Vs. Deflection of Co-Cr-Ni, Stainless Steel,
Work-hardened NiTi, Japanese NiTi Orthodontic wires.
(Different 0.016 wires)
Fig.7. Showing Coaxial Orthodontic wire.
(a) Premium Plus (b) Supreme

(c)Special Grade (d) Special Plus

Fig.6. Showing different types of Australian Orthodontics wires.

Fig.8. Showing Nickel Titanium Orthodontic wires.
 Fig.9(a). Showing NiTi wire used in Beggs Brackets.

Fig.9(b). Showing NiTi wire used in Straight Wire Brackets.

Fig.3. Showing 3 Point Bending Test of Orthodontic wires.
(Standard test to demonstrate the Springback Property).
Fig.21. Showing CNA Mushroom Loop Orthodontic wire.