The Color Stability of Rhodium-Coated Archwire: A Review

Section: Review Paper
Issue
Vol. 25 No. 2 (2025): Volume 25 Issue 2
Pages
364-375

Abstract

This study intended to analyze the attributes of rhodium-coated arch wires, advancements in wire composition, wire coating techniques, and elements affecting the color stability of aesthetic archwires. Materials and Methods: Until May 2023, various sources, including reference books, PubMed search, the Cochrane Database of systematic reviews, Web of Science, Wiley Online Library, and hand searching, were used for rhodium-coated archwire and their applications and advantages. The information in these papers is summarized after similar articles have been removed, and it is presented in the form of advancements in wire composition, wire coating techniques, and elements affecting the color durability of aesthetic archwires. Conclusion: The application of rhodium coatings on basic archwires has several benefits since they enhance aesthetics, minimize nickel contact with mouth tissue and fluid, and reduce friction.

Keywords:

Orthodontics,,, ,،esthetic archwire,,, ,،Rhodium-coated archwire,,, ,،color stability

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Authors

Maryam Salman Al-Ameri

Ministry of Health, MSc. Student, Orthodontic Department of the University of Baghdad \ College of Dentistry, Baghdad, Iraq

Sami kadhum Al-Joubori

Department of Orthodontics, College of Dentistry, University of Baghdad, Baghdad, Iraq

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DOI: 10.33899/rdenj.2025.188628

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