Elastic Properties
Pick a Wire -- Change a Wire
Elastic Property Graphs
Nomograms

Biomaterial Basis for Tooth Movement








The forces used to move teeth are generated by orthodontic archwires. The archwire can be made of a variety of materials which make them useful for different types of tooth movement.


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