Kusy R P, Stevens L E
Angle Orthod. 1987 Jan;57(1):18-32. doi: 10.1043/0003-3219(1987)057<0018:TSSW>2.0.CO;2.
Force storage and delivery properties of typical triple-stranded stainless steel wires are determined and compared with reported values for titanium alloy archwires. Results indicate that triple-stranded wires can often provide a viable alternative to the newer titanium alloys.