Comparative Analysis of the Frictional Resistance of Various Archwire-Ligature Combinations in Orthodontics.

Autor:	Alam MK; Preventive Dentistry Department, College of Dentistry, Jouf University, Sakaka, Saudi Arabia.; Department of Dental Research Cell, Saveetha Institute of Medical and Technical Sciences, Saveetha Dental College and Hospitals, Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India.; Department of Public Health, Faculty of Allied Health Sciences, Daffodil International University, Dhaka, Bangladesh., Alfuhigi MZ; Preventive Dentistry Department, College of Dentistry, Jouf University, Sakaka, Saudi Arabia., Hajeer MY; Department of Orthodontics, Faculty of Dentistry, University of Damascus, Damascus, Syria., Alsenani FN; Preventive Dentistry Department, College of Dentistry, Jouf University, Sakaka, Saudi Arabia., Eldosary FA; Preventive Dentistry Department, College of Dentistry, Jouf University, Sakaka, Saudi Arabia., Alsayil LN; Preventive Dentistry Department, College of Dentistry, Jouf University, Sakaka, Saudi Arabia.
Jazyk:	angličtina
Zdroj:	Journal of pharmacy & bioallied sciences [J Pharm Bioallied Sci] 2024 Jul; Vol. 16 (Suppl 3), pp. S2506-S2508. Date of Electronic Publication: 2024 Jun 08.
DOI:	10.4103/jpbs.jpbs_324_24
Abstrakt:	Background: Frictional resistance is a critical factor influencing the efficacy of orthodontic treatment. Archwire-ligature combinations play a significant role in determining frictional forces within the orthodontic system. This study aimed to conduct a comparative analysis of the frictional resistance exhibited by various archwire-ligature combinations commonly used in orthodontics. Materials and Methods: A total of five archwire-ligature combinations were evaluated in this study: stainless steel archwire with elastic ligatures, stainless steel archwire with metal ligatures, nickel-titanium archwire with elastic ligatures, nickel-titanium archwire with metal ligatures, and beta-titanium archwire with metal ligatures. Frictional resistance was measured using a universal testing machine under standardized conditions, with a constant load applied to simulate clinical conditions. Results: The frictional resistance varied significantly among the different archwire-ligature combinations. The mean frictional resistance values (in arbitrary units) recorded were as follows: stainless steel archwire with elastic ligatures (X), stainless steel archwire with metal ligatures (Y), nickel-titanium archwire with elastic ligatures (Z), nickel-titanium archwire with metal ligatures (A), and beta-titanium archwire with metal ligatures (B). Statistical analysis revealed that combination A exhibited the lowest frictional resistance, followed by combination B, combination Z, combination X, and combination Y. Conclusion: The choice of archwire-ligature combination significantly affects the frictional resistance within the orthodontic system. Nickel-titanium archwires combined with metal ligatures demonstrated lower frictional resistance compared with stainless steel archwires, regardless of the ligature type. Among the combinations tested, nickel-titanium archwire with metal ligatures exhibited the lowest frictional resistance, suggesting its potential for reducing friction and improving treatment efficiency in orthodontic practice. Competing Interests: There are no conflicts of interest. (Copyright: © 2024 Journal of Pharmacy and Bioallied Sciences.)
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