Mechanics analysis of fracture of orthodontic wires.
- Author:
Yeping WANG
1
;
Xiaoye SUN
;
Longqi ZHANG
Author Information
1. College of Mechanical Engineering, Tongji University, Shanghai 200331.
- Publication Type:Journal Article
- MeSH:
Dental Alloys;
Elasticity;
Equipment Failure Analysis;
Mechanics;
Orthodontic Wires;
Tensile Strength
- From:
Journal of Biomedical Engineering
2003;20(1):35-37
- CountryChina
- Language:Chinese
-
Abstract:
Fracture problem of orthodontic wires was discussed in this paper. The calculation formulae of bending stress and tensile stress were obtained. All main factors that affect bending stress and tensile stress of orthodontic wires were analyzed and discussed. It was concluded that the main causes of fracture of orthodontic wires were fatigue and static disruption. Some improving proposals for preventing fracture of orthodontic wires were put forward.
