Tooth Movement Efficacy of Retraction Spring Made of a New Low Elastic Modulus Material, Gum Metal, Evaluated by the Finite Element Method

The aim of this study was to evaluate the tooth movement efficacy of retraction springs made of a new β-titanium alloy, “gum metal”, which has a low Young’s modulus and nonlinear super elasticity. Using double loop springs incorporated into an archwire made of gum metal (GUM) and titanium molybdenum...

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Main Authors: Naohiko Tamaya, Jun Kawamura, Yoshinobu Yanagi
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2021-05-01
Series:Materials
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Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/1996-1944/14/11/2934