Effects of deflection and archwire dimension on the mechanical performance of two self-ligating orthodontic systems

Progress in Orthodontics
Luca ContardoRoberto Di Lenarda

Abstract

To analyze the effects of archwire deflection and dimension on the mechanical performance of two self-ligating systems, as passive and active ligation designs. An experimental model was used that was designed to resemble the full dental arch and to allow vertical displacement of a canine element. Two self-ligating systems were investigated: 1) a passive system; and 2) an active system, both in combination with three thermoactive NiTi archwires, with round sections of 0.014-in, 0.016-in and 0.018-in. The full loading-unloading cycles consisted of either 3mm or 6mm maximum deflection, performed at 37 °C. During unloading, the deactivation forces and energy were recorded. The ratio between the deactivation and activation energies was used as representative of the mechanical efficiencies of the systems. The deactivation force increased in combination with larger archwires and greater deflection. The deactivation energy increased in combination with larger archwires only for the 3-mm deflection cycle, while for the 6-mm deflection cycle, the deactivation energy was not influenced by the archwire dimension, and was not greater than that of the 3-mm deflection cycle. The mechanical efficiency decreased in combination with greater defl...Continue Reading

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