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Three-point bending tests were conducted in accordance with ISO 15841 to evaluate unloading forces (at 3, 2, 1, and 0.5 mm deflections) and permanent residual deflection at 23 \u00b0C (room temperature) and 37 \u00b0C (oral environment). DSC analysis revealed a single-stage phase transformation within the range 10 \u00b0C to 27 \u00b0C, indicating near-superelastic behavior at room temperature. Mechanical testing demonstrated reproducible force-deflection profiles and low permanent deformation. At body temperature (37 \u00b0C), unloading forces in the 2.0\u20130.5 mm activation range averaged between 1.9 N and 3.2 N depending on wire cross-section. 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