3M Unitek Nitinol Super-Elastic Archwire, .016, Reverse Curve, Upper, 296-821, 10/PK

Description:

The 3M Unitek Nitinol Super-Elastic Archwire is an orthodontic archwire designed for use with fixed orthodontic appliances to support controlled tooth alignment and movement. This product features a .016 inch round cross-section, a reverse-curve configuration, and an upper-arch designation. It is manufactured from nickel-titanium (Nitinol), a material recognized for its flexibility, shape-memory characteristics, and super-elastic behavior. The archwire is supplied in a package containing 10 archwires and is intended for professional orthodontic use. The super-elastic properties of Nitinol allow the wire to undergo deflection while maintaining an active force as it tends to return toward its predetermined shape. This characteristic can provide a useful force system during orthodontic treatment, particularly when progressive tooth movement and alignment are required. The flexibility of nickel-titanium can also facilitate engagement of the archwire in brackets during appropriate stages of treatment. The .016 inch round cross-section provides a flexible wire configuration suitable for selected phases of orthodontic alignment and leveling. Its round profile is designed for engagement with compatible orthodontic brackets while allowing flexibility to accommodate variations in tooth position. The specific wire size and treatment stage should be selected by the treating orthodontic professional based on the patient's individual clinical requirements, appliance system, and overall treatment objectives. The reverse-curve configuration provides a modified archwire shape compared with a conventional arch form. Reverse-curve wires may be incorporated into orthodontic treatment mechanics when the clinician requires a particular vertical or arch-form effect as part of the overall treatment plan. The actual clinical effect depends on the appliance system, wire placement, activation, tooth position, and other treatment factors. Accordingly, the treating orthodontist should determine whether this configuration is appropriate for the individual patient. The upper designation indicates that this archwire is intended for use in the maxillary dental arch. The wire should be incorporated into a compatible fixed orthodontic appliance system and handled, placed, and adjusted by appropriately qualified dental or orthodontic professionals. The 3M Unitek Nitinol Super-Elastic Archwire is supplied in a 10/Pk configuration, providing multiple archwires for professional orthodontic procedures and treatment applications. Archwire selection, placement, activation, and replacement should follow applicable clinical procedures and the treating orthodontist's treatment plan. Overall, the 3M Unitek Nitinol Super-Elastic Archwire combines nickel-titanium construction, super-elastic performance, a .016 inch round profile, and a reverse-curve upper-arch configuration. These characteristics provide an orthodontic wire option for selected stages of fixed orthodontic treatment where flexibility, shape memory, and a specialized archwire configuration are desired.