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Thermo-Mechanical Characterization of Innovative Side-Rounded Superelastic CuNiTi Orthodontic Wires.

Journal of functional biomaterials · Basilicata M, Bruno G, Ponticelli GS, Bollero P, Docimo R, Fava A, Guarino S, Montanari R, Palombi A, Scuderi A, Varone A · 2026-08-31

Researchers tested copper-nickel-titanium orthodontic wires with rounded edges, finding they undergo phase transformation between 10–27 °C and deliver consistent unloading forces (1.9–3.2 N) at body temperature with minimal permanent deformation.

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