Wrought Dental Alloys: Science and Clinical Relevance

A concise exploration of wrought alloys in dentistry, this book explains how cold working produces a fibrous microstructure that enhances strength, resilience, and clinical versatility. It highlights key metallurgical concepts such as dislocation movement, strengthening mechanisms, and annealing, linking them to material behaviour. The text connects these principles to applications in orthodontic wires, endodontic instruments, and prosthodontics, while also covering manipulation techniques like soldering, brazing, and welding, and comparing wrought and cast alloys. Emphasis is placed on materials such as stainless steel, cobalt-chromium-nickel, and super elastic NiTi. It also addresses advances like CAD/CAM technology and nickel-free alternatives for improved precision and biocompatibility. Overall, it shows how material science and innovation influence the durability and success of dental treatments.