Photoelastic analysis of forces generated by T-loop springs made with stainless steel or titanium-molybdenum alloy

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2011-09-01

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Martins Maia, Luiz Guilherme [UNESP]
de Moraes Maia, Mila Leite
Monini, Andre da Costa [UNESP]
Vianna, Alexandre Protasio [UNESP]
Gandini Júnior, Luiz Gonzaga [UNESP]

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Mosby-elsevier

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Introduction: The purpose of this study was to use photoelastic analysis to compare the system of forces generated by retraction T-loop springs made with stainless steel and titanium-molybdenum alloy (TMA) (Ormco, Glendora, Calif) with photoelastic analysis. Methods: Three photoelastic models were used to evaluate retraction T-loop springs with the same preactivations in 2 groups. In group 1, the loop was constructed with a stainless steel wire, and 2 helicoids were incorporated on top of the T-loop; in group 2, it was made with TMA and no helicoids. Results: Upon using the qualitative analysis of the fringe order in the photoelastic model, it was observed that the magnitude of force generated by the springs in group 1 was significantly higher than that in group 2. However, both had symmetry for the active and reactive units related to the system of force. Conclusions: Both springs had the same mechanical characteristics. TMA springs showed lower force levels. (Am J Orthod Dentofacial Orthop 2011;140:e123-e128)

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American Journal of Orthodontics and Dentofacial Orthopedics. New York: Mosby-elsevier, v. 140, n. 3, p. E123-E128, 2011.