[Effects of sterilization and disinfection on mechanical properties of Sentalloy springs]. / Effetti della sterilizzazione e della disinfezione sulle proprietà meccaniche delle molle Sentalloy.

The Authors evaluated mechanic characteristics of open and close titanium coils after two cycles of simulated usage. Coils undergone to thermic autoclaving didn't show any substantial variation in the forces offered compared to those only disinfected, authorizing reusage with igienic guarantees.

[The new titanium wires: mechanical characteristics and therapeutic indications]. / I nuovi fili al titanio: caratteristiche meccaniche e indicazioni terapeutiche.

In recent years, orthodontic therapy has been able to make use of a rich, new generation of materials: titanium arches (Sentalloy- Nitinol-Beta Titanium) represent one of the most interesting acquisitions in this field. The Authors, have studied the most important mechanical characteristics in order to define elective clinical application.