Description:
Heat-activated NiTi archwires are a preferred option for clinical applications because they provide a smooth finish with lower force levels. The wires are super-elastic, have low stiffness, and have high spring-back. They also have shape memory, which is due to their thermodynamic properties.
Heat-activated NiTi wires are more flexible than other alloys, such as stainless steel and cobalt-chromium. They also uniquely react to heat:
These wires are used in clinical orthodontic applications, and larger wires are used at the early stage of treatment because they offer easy ligation.
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