著者

井波 俊博 谷本 安浩 南 奈緒美 山口 大 西山 典宏 葛西 一貴

出版者

一般社団法人日本歯科理工学会

雑誌

日本歯科理工学会誌 (ISSN:18844421)

巻号頁・発行日

vol.33, no.2, 2014-03-25

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The aim of this study was to apply the dynamic micro-indentation method as a simple method for determining the mechanical behavior of orthodontic wire alloys. Moreover, the effect of the indentation peak load on the mechanical behavior of orthodontic wire alloys was investigated. As a result, we confirmed that the dynamic hardness and elastic modulus of orthodontic wire alloys on micro indentation scales is dependent on the indentation size effect. In conclusion, the dynamic micro-indentation method is a useful technique for determining mechanical properties within very small areas on the surface of orthodontic wires.