Date of Award
Spring 2004
Document Type
Thesis - Restricted
Degree Name
Master of Science (MS)
Department
Dentistry
First Advisor
Bradley, T. G.
Second Advisor
Berzins, David
Third Advisor
Villalobos, Francisco
Abstract
The orthodontic profession has experienced an abundance of different brackets produced by various manufacturers over the years. Titanium orthodontic brackets have been recently introduced. Minimal research on the properties of titanium brackets exists. The purpose of this study was to determine differences in microstructure and microhardness of titanium orthodontic brackets in comparison to traditional stainless steel brackets. Four different types of orthodontic brackets were tested, consisting of two titanium and two stainless steel brackets. The brackets were subjected to x-ray microtomography and Vickers microhardness testing. Two-way Anova and Tukey's test were the statistical analyses used to report the results of the Vickers microhardness testing. Comparisons were made between the materials of the brackets, and the components (wing and base) of the brackets. The significance level was p
Recommended Citation
Shear, Lynae D., "X-Ray Microscopy & Microtomography and Hardness Testing of Titanium Versus Stainless Steel Orthodontic Brackets" (2004). Master's Theses (1922-2009) Access restricted to Marquette Campus. 5406.
https://epublications.marquette.edu/theses/5406