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Flexure Modulus of Orthodontic Stainless Steel WiresDepartment of Growth and Development, School of Dentistry, University of California, San Francisco, California 94143
Department of Orthodontics
Department of Restorative Dentistry, School of Dental Medicine, University of Connecticut, Farmington, Connecticut 06032
Department of Orthodontics The flexure modulus of elasticity of standard stainless steel orthodontic wires was determined by the use of an iterative finite element technique to be 25.4 x 106 psi (175 x 103 MN/m2). This technique accounts for the configurational changes in the test specimens due to the relatively large deflections during the cantilever test. Under these conditions, the elementary strength of materials relationships does not accurately describe the flexure characteristics of the wires.
Journal of Dental Research, Vol. 60, No. 2,
139-145 (1981) This article has been cited by other articles:
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