An Energy-Dispersive X-ray Spectroscopy (EDX)- and Tensile Test-Based Investigation of Mechanical Properties and Elemental Analysis of Three Commercial Stainless Steel Orthodontic Archwires
Ravisankar Vijayan, Latheef Vadakkepediyakkal · 2026
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Ravisankar Vijayan and Latheef Vadakkepediyakkal present a 2026 lab comparison of three brands of stainless steel orthodontic archwire, the wires used to move teeth during braces treatment. Steel remains the preferred wire for pulling teeth back, but brands of the same size may not perform alike. The brands covered three price tiers, from a United States maker to an Indian maker.
Seven samples of each brand were examined under a microscope with elemental analysis, and pulled in a testing machine until they stretched and broke. Carbon content differed between brands, with the highest-priced brand highest. Strength and stiffness measures were compared across the groups, giving orthodontists hard data behind brand choice.
Catalog record
| CREATOR | Ravisankar Vijayan, Latheef Vadakkepediyakkal |
|---|---|
| YEAR | 2026 |
| COLLECTION | PAPERS |
| FORMAT | TXT |
| FILE SIZE | 22678 |
| LICENSE | https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0 |
| RIGHTS | CC BY |
| SOURCE | Europe PMC |