Beschreibung
Nickel-Titanium alloys are smart materials exhibiting unique properties such as superelasticity and shape-memory effect. The material has been used as orthodontic wires in the dental field for over 20 years. This book is a comprehensive overview to the field of Ni-Ti Materials and the physical, chemical and mechanical properties of this versatile alloy. In addition, complications and challenges exhibited in applications are also discussed.
Autorenportrait
Yoshiki Oshida, University of California, San Francisco, USA, Toshihiko Tominaga, Hokkaido University, Japan.
