The effect of topical fluoride agents on the physical and mechanical properties of NiTi and copper NiTi archwires. An in vivo study

Affiliations

Ramalingam Arthi: Department of Orthodontics, Sri Ramachandra Dental College and Hospital, Sri Ramachandra University, Porur, Chennai, India
Kailasam Vignesh: Department of Orthodontics, Sri Ramachandra Dental College and Hospital, Sri Ramachandra University, Porur, Chennai, India
Padmanabhan Sridevi: Department of Orthodontics, Sri Ramachandra Dental College and Hospital, Sri Ramachandra University, Porur, Chennai, India
Chitharanjan Arun: Department of Orthodontics, Sri Ramachandra Dental College and Hospital, Sri Ramachandra University, Porur, Chennai, India

Abstract

The aim of this in vivo study was to determine the effect of topical fluoride agents on the mechanical properties of NiTi and copper NiTi archwires.