Question 205 · LDEK · Fixed appliances

Choose correct features of arch wires made from nickel-titanium alloys:

1) shape memory;
2) high elasticity;
3) soldering ability;
4) source of low long-acting forces;
5) shaping ability.
Correct answer is:
  1. A. 1, 2, 3.
  2. B. 1, 2, 4.
  3. C. 2, 3, 4.
  4. D. 2, 4, 5.
  5. E. 1, 3, 5.
Hint

Recall the martensite–austenite behaviour of NiTi and how well it tolerates bending and heat joining compared with steel.

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