The Effect of Electroless Nickel–Polytetrafluoroethylene Coating on the Frictional Properties of Orthodontic Wires
Kento Numazaki,
Masatoshi Takahashi,
Arata Ito
et al.
Abstract:In orthodontic treatment, to achieve efficient tooth movement, it is important to reduce the frictional force between the wire and the bracket, especially the binding friction that occurs when the angle between the wire and the bracket is large. Electroless nickel–polytetrafluoroethylene (Ni-PTFE) coating is a coating technology used to deposit PTFE particles with a low coefficient of friction on the coating surface to provide a low-friction surface for metallic materials. The purpose of this study was to inve… Show more
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