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Impact of Heat Treatment on Orthodontic Stainless-Steel Wire

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Hasham Khan, Ramish Qunain, Amar Nand, Ashique Hussain Sahito, Waqas Sabir, Avinash
» doi: 10.48047/AFJBS.6.9.2024.5897-5901

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Introduction: In orthodontics, austenitic stainless steel (SS) wires are commonly used. When comparing the properties of other materials for orthodontic wires, stainless steel orthodontic wires are commonly chosen as the benchmark material. Methodology: A novel laboratory experiment was conducted. The examples were made by cutting straight 180 mm sections of 1.13 mm stainless steel orthodontic wire. The length & diameter of the specimens were confirmed using a vernier caliper. The specimens to be heat treated were heated in a digitally controlled furnace for the appropriate period. Prior to testing, the specimens were permitted to cool to room temperature after being heated. Results: According to the data, the strain at the breaking point increases when the heat treatment temperature and duration increases. The results also showed that when the temperature & duration of heat management rose, the direct tensile strength declined. Higher temperatures & longer heat treatment periods produced a significant difference in direct tensile strength measurements Conclusion: The study confirmed that heat exposure might reduce the mechanical qualities of stainless-steel orthodontic equipment, especially in soldered or welded places. Despite these limitations, such equipment continues to be commonly employed in dental applications due to their simplicity of maintenance and short lifespan. The findings emphasize the need of understanding the mechanical and physical characteristics of dental materials to maximize their therapeutic use.

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