Open AccessMechanical properties of the NiTi Memoria Leaf Spring Activated Expander (NiTi MLSAE) for maxillary transverse discrepancy correction: An in-vitro study
Author(s) -
Ronald F. Lowe,
Steven Makowka,
Kevin Manzella,
Stephen Warunek,
Thikriat Al-Jewair
Publication year - 2020
Publication title -
journal of clinical and experimental dentistry
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.481
H-Index - 23
ISSN - 1989-5488
DOI - 10.4317/jced.56579
Subject(s) - bent molecular geometry , nickel titanium , materials science , shape memory alloy , expansive , bending , composite material , structural engineering , compressive strength , engineering
To determine the mechanical properties of the NiTi Memoria® Leaf Spring Activated Expander (NiTi MLSAE) in two forms, unaltered (unbent) and altered (bent) to mimic clinical use.