#5 Arch wire, biomechanics, appliances Flashcards
T/F the thickness or diameter of the arch wire will change the force/deflection curve.
Truth
What’s the difference between the stress/strain curve and the force/deflection curve?
The stress/strain curve has plastic deformation until breaking point with no springbuck. The force/deflection curve has a springbuck range
The stiffness measured by an F/D curve is called _____ stiffness.
Extrinsic
The stiffness measured by an S/S curve is called _____ stiffness.
Intrinsic
What is spring back?
The ability to return to the original shape (clinically useful springbuck can be beyond the elastic limit)
What is range (concerning arch wires)?
The distance a wire can be bent elastically before permanent deformation occurs
What is formability?
It is the amount of permanent deformation a wire can withstand before failure
What is the effect of tying an arch wire tightly to the brackets?
It increases its strength, but decreases both springiness and range
What does adding loops to an arch wire do?
It increases length, which increases its range and springiness
What are the characteristics of NiTi wires?
Low stiffness, good strength, high range, but very poor formability
What kind of wire would you use for initial alignment?
Small size NiTi or stainless steel (but only stainless steel if formability of AW is needed)
What kind of wire would you use for leveling?
Relatively large size TMA or stainless steel archwire
For torquing, what kind of arch wire would you use?
Large size rectangular stainless steel or TMA (Titanium molybdenum Alloy)
What is the initial slope of the F/D or S/S curve?
It is the stiffness
For the purpose of finishing, which wire would you use?
stainless steel or TMA- the size can vary depending on the purpose
Springiness is defined as _______.
1/stiffness
What is the center of resistance?
It is the point at which resistance to movement can be concentrated for mathematical analysis.
For a free object the center of resistance is the center of gravity.
For a normal tooth, where is the center of resistance?
Well it’s not the center of gravity because the tooth is partially in bone, so the center of resistance is at about the midpoint of the embedded portion of the root- halfway between the apex and the alveolar crest
Does the center of resistance of a tooth vary with orthodontic force?
Nope