ReviewMaterials (Basel, Switzerland)2021
A Critical Appraisal of the Use and Properties of Nickel-Titanium Dental Alloys.
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- Effects of mouthwashes on the morphology, structure, and mechanical properties of orthodontic materials: a systematic review of randomized clinical studies.European journal of orthodontics · 2025Pooled it
- Effect of use of antiseptics and fluorides during orthodontic treatment on working properties of NiTi archwires in levelling dental arches : A randomized controlled trial.Journal of orofacial orthopedics = Fortschritte der Kieferorthopadie : Organ/official journal Deutsche Gesellschaft fur Kieferorthopadie · 2024Trial
- Salivary Cobalt, Nickel, Chromium and Titanium After Fixed Orthodontic Appliance Removal: A 3-Month Pilot Longitudinal Study.Dentistry journal · 2026Article
- The effects of splinting wire material and dimension on ankylosis and root resorption in luxated incisors: a rodent histological study.European archives of paediatric dentistry : official journal of the European Academy of Paediatric Dentistry · 2026Article
- Impact of Metallurgical and Geometric Features on the Cyclic Fatigue Strength of Reciprocating Endodontic Files.Dentistry journal · 2026Article
- Management of Patients with Nickel Hypersensitivity Undergoing Patent Foramen Ovale Closure.Journal of clinical medicine · 2025Article
- Nickel Bioaccumulation in Oral Biofilm, Gingival Tissue, and Saliva During Fixed Orthodontic Treatment: A 12-Month Prospective Cohort Study on Predictors and Salivary pH Correlation.Journal of clinical and experimental dentistry · 2025Article
- Hypersensitivity in Orthodontics: A Systematic Review of Oral and Extra-Oral Reactions.Journal of clinical medicine · 2025Review
- Frictional resistance in orthodontic archwires: A comprehensive review.Journal of orthodontic science · 2025Review
- Assessment of Various Archwire Materials and Their Impact on Orthodontic Treatment Outcomes.Cureus · 2024Article
- Experimental Investigation of the Impact of Niobium Additions on the Structural Characteristics and Properties of Ti-5Cr-xNb Alloys for Biomedical Applications.Materials (Basel, Switzerland) · 2024Article
- Microscopic and Mechanical Characterization of Co-Cr Dental Alloys Joined by the TIG Welding Process.Materials (Basel, Switzerland) · 2023Article
- Titanium and titanium alloys in dentistry: current trends, recent developments, and future prospects.Heliyon · 2022Review
- The Effects of Temperature and Time of Heat Treatment on Thermo-Mechanical Properties of Custom-Made NiTi Orthodontic Closed Coil Springs.Materials (Basel, Switzerland) · 2022Article
- Effect of fluoride toothpaste and mouthwash on the cytotoxicity of buccal mucosa cells in the presence of nickel-titanium archwires during comprehensive orthodontic treatment: A randomized clinical trial.Journal of oral biology and craniofacial researchArticle
- Physiochemical Analysis of Fluoride Availability and pH in Moroccan Mouthwashes: Clinical Implications for Enamel Safety.Journal of International Society of Preventive & Community DentistryArticle
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Abstract
Nickel-titanium (NiTi) archwires are used in dentistry for orthodontic treatment. NiTi alloys have favourable mechanical characteristics, such as superelasticity and shape memory, and are also known as a corrosion-resistant alloy. In specific cases, an archwire could be attacked by certain types of corrosion or wear degradation, which can cause the leaching of metal ions and a hypersensitive response due to increased concentrations of Ni in the human body. A systematic search of the literature retrieved 102 relevant studies. The review paper focuses on three main fields: (i) electrochemical properties of NiTi wires and the effect of different environments on the properties of NiTi wires (fluoride and low pH); (ii) tribocorrosion, a combination of chemical and mechanical wear of the material, and (iii) the biocompatibility of NiTi alloy and its subsequent effect on the human body. The review showed that corrosion properties are affected by microstructure, pH of saliva and the presence of fluorides. A high variation in published results should be, therefore, interpreted with care. The release of nickel ions was assessed using the same unit, showing that the vast majority of metal ions were released in the first few days of exposure, then a stable, steady state was reached. In tribocorrosion studies, the increased concentrations of Ni ions were reported.
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