Question 38 · LDEK · Fixed appliances
Which of the following orthodontic alloys has the lowest flexibility?
- A. chromium-cobalt alloy.
- B. stainless steel.
- C. beta-titanium (TMA).
- D. nickel-titanium alloy.
- E. nickel-titanium-copper alloy.
Hint
Flexibility (elastic range) is how far a wire can bend and still spring back; which common alloy deforms permanently most easily?
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