3M Unitek Nitinol Super-Elastic Archwire, .016x.022, OrthoForm II Square, Lower, 4297-802, Unit of Use, 10/Pk

Description:

The 3M Unitek Nitinol Super-Elastic Archwire is an orthodontic archwire designed to support controlled tooth movement as part of comprehensive orthodontic treatment. This model, identified by product number 4297-802, features a .016 x .022-inch rectangular wire dimension and an OrthoForm II Square archform specifically configured for the lower dental arch. The archwire is manufactured from nitinol, a nickel-titanium alloy valued in orthodontics for its super-elastic characteristics, flexibility, resilience, and ability to provide controlled force over a range of activation. The super-elastic properties of nitinol allow the archwire to tolerate deflection while maintaining a tendency to return toward its original configuration. This characteristic can help provide consistent and controlled force during orthodontic mechanics, supporting gradual tooth movement according to the clinician's treatment plan. The wire's flexibility can also facilitate engagement in orthodontic appliances when appropriate for the treatment stage and clinical technique. The OrthoForm II Square archform provides a defined lower-arch configuration for orthodontic applications. Its .016 x .022-inch rectangular cross-section may provide greater control of tooth positioning and archwire engagement than smaller or round wires, depending on the appliance system, treatment stage, bracket prescription, and mechanics selected by the orthodontic professional. The specific archform and wire dimensions are intended to support predictable application within a properly planned orthodontic treatment sequence. Product 4297-802 is supplied in a Unit-of-Use package containing 10 archwires. This packaging format provides a convenient quantity for orthodontic practices and helps support efficient clinical inventory management. Each archwire can be selected according to the patient's individual treatment requirements, dental anatomy, appliance configuration, and desired orthodontic mechanics. The 3M Unitek Nitinol Super-Elastic Archwire combines the functional properties of super-elastic nickel-titanium with a standardized rectangular wire dimension and lower-arch form. It is intended for professional orthodontic use and should be selected, handled, and placed by a qualified dental or orthodontic professional. Clinical use should follow the practitioner's treatment objectives, appliance manufacturer's recommendations, and applicable professional protocols. This lower-arch configuration offers an option for orthodontic procedures where flexibility, resilience, controlled force delivery, and dimensional stability are important considerations.