Objective: To evaluate the color stability of six esthetic archwires at different time periods
and their fluorescence. Materials and Methods: Samples were evaluated after 7, 14, and 21 …

Objective: The aim of this study was to evaluate the attractiveness of different types of
esthetic orthodontic wires by laypeople and dentists. Methods: Five different types of …

The archwire has been an integral part of the orthodontic appliance, ever since Dr. Edward
Angle placed the first appliance into the patient's mouth. The high esthetic demand by the …

Introduction The objective of this 4-arm parallel study was to evaluate the alignment
efficiency and esthetic performance of 4 coated nickel-titanium archwires over an 8-week …

Objective: To investigate the cytotoxicity of nickel-titanium (NiTi) esthetic orthodontic
archwires with different surface coatings. Materials and Methods: Three fully coated, tooth …

Objective: To evaluate the coating thickness of four brands of as-received esthetic coated
rectangular archwires and their surface characteristics and coating stability after 21 days of …

Objectives: The objective of the study is to evaluate the surface roughness, nanomechancial
properties the color stability of three brands of coated (rhodium, epoxy, and Teflon) nickel …

Background and aim Esthetic wires are commonly used in orthodontic treatments. Surface
roughness is an important factor in the friction and bacterial adhesion in these wires. Surface …

INTRODUCTION: There has been continuing interest in the development and use of esthetic
and effective orthodontic archwires. The aims of this study were to evaluate the inner alloy …

OBJECTIVES: The aim of this study was to assess the optical properties of orthodontic
elastic ligatures under the influence of exogenous pigments contained in the daily diet …