3M Unitek Beta III Titanium Archwire, .016x.022, OrthoForm II Square, Upper, 4301-302, Unit of Use, 10/Pk

Description:

The 3M Unitek Beta III Titanium Archwire is an orthodontic archwire designed for use in fixed orthodontic treatment to support controlled tooth movement, alignment, and finishing procedures. This product features a .016 x .022 inch rectangular cross-section, an OrthoForm II Square arch form, and an upper-arch configuration. Manufactured from beta titanium, the archwire provides a combination of flexibility, springback, and mechanical control that can be useful during appropriate stages of orthodontic treatment. Beta titanium archwires are valued for their balance of flexibility and stiffness, providing orthodontic professionals with an alternative to stainless steel and nickel-titanium wires for selected treatment applications. The material can be shaped and adjusted to accommodate specific treatment requirements while providing controlled force delivery. Its mechanical characteristics can support detailed tooth positioning and finishing when selected for an appropriate stage of treatment. The .016 x .022 inch rectangular cross-section provides a combination of flexibility and dimensional control. The rectangular profile allows increased engagement with orthodontic brackets and can assist with control of tooth positioning and archwire mechanics. This wire dimension may be suitable for treatment stages where greater control is desired while maintaining the ability to make clinical adjustments to the archwire. Selection of wire size should be based on the patient's individual clinical requirements and the orthodontist's treatment plan. The OrthoForm II Square arch form provides a standardized configuration intended for the upper dental arch. A consistent arch form can assist orthodontic professionals in selecting an archwire that corresponds with the planned dental arch shape and treatment objectives. The upper designation indicates that the archwire is intended for use in the maxillary arch. The 3M Unitek Beta III Titanium Archwire is supplied as a Unit of Use package containing 10 archwires per pack. The packaging format provides multiple archwires for professional orthodontic procedures and treatment applications. Archwire selection, placement, adjustment, and replacement should be performed by appropriately qualified dental or orthodontic professionals according to the patient's clinical needs, appliance system, and prescribed treatment plan. Overall, the 3M Unitek Beta III Titanium Archwire combines beta titanium construction, a .016 x .022 inch rectangular profile, and an OrthoForm II Square upper arch configuration. Its balance of flexibility and mechanical control provides an orthodontic archwire option for selected stages of fixed orthodontic treatment, including tooth positioning and finishing procedures where controlled force and the ability to customize the wire may be beneficial.