Nickel-titanium alloys: A systematic review
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Results: Nickel-titanium wires show exceptional features in terms of elasticity and shape memory effects. However, clinical applications request a deeper knowledge of these properties in order to allow the professional to use them in a rational manner. In addition, the necessary information regarding each alloy often does not correspond to the information given by the manufacturer. Many alloys called “superelastic” do not present this effect; they just behave as less stiff alloys, with a larger springback if compared to the stainless steel wires.
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