Influence of Friction Resistance on Expression of Superelastic Properties of Initial NiTi Wires in “Reduced Friction” and
Conventional Bracket Systems
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Figure 2
(a) three-point bending test scheme; (b) a photograph of the assembling device with two brackets mounted on its upper surface;
the wire is engaged into the brackets and elevated to a given height.