The use of polymeric materials (PMs) and polymeric films (PMFs) has increased in medicine
and dentistry. This increasing interest is attributed to not only the excellent surfaces of PMs …

Polyetheretherketone (PEEK) is an important high-performance thermoplastic. Its excellent
strength, stiffness, toughness, fatigue resistance, biocompatibility, chemical stability and …

Surface coating technology is an important way to improve the properties of orthodontic
appliances, allowing for reduced friction, antibacterial properties, and enhanced corrosion …

Objective: To evaluate the effects of intraoral aging on surface properties of esthetic and
conventional nickel-titanium (NiTi) archwires. Materials and Methods: Five NiTi wires were …

Objective In our previous study, glass-fiber-reinforced plastics (GFRPs) made from
polycarbonate and glass fibers were prepared for esthetic orthodontic wires using …

Background/purpose Although aesthetic wire coating has been increasing in demand, it has
problems that changes in mechanical properties and increase in frictional force. The aim of …

The leaching of metal ions from orthodontic appliances into the oral cavity is problematic for
metal-allergic patients. Non-metal orthodontic appliances, such as plastic and ceramic …

Objectives To evaluate the ability of different esthetic archwires to retain oral biofilms in vitro.
Materials and Methods Seven different brands of coated orthodontic archwires were tested …

Objective: To evaluate the in vitro ability of esthetic coated rectangular arch wires to retain
oral biofilms and in vivo biofilm formation on these wires after 4 and 8 weeks of clinical use …

Orthodontic archwires are the primary aid to achieve desirable tooth movement. These wires
are also considered to be the backbone of orthodontic treatment. Orthodontic archwires are …