3M Unitek Nitinol Super-Elastic Archwire, .017x.025, Reverse Curve, Upper, 297-823, 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, leveling, and movement. This product features a .017 x .025 inch rectangular cross-section, a reverse-curve configuration, and an upper-arch designation. Manufactured from nickel-titanium (Nitinol), the archwire provides super-elastic and shape-memory characteristics that can be utilized during appropriate stages of orthodontic treatment. The product is supplied in a package containing 10 archwires and is intended for professional orthodontic use. The super-elastic properties of Nitinol allow the archwire to tolerate deflection while continuing to provide an active force as it tends to return toward its predetermined shape. This behavior can support progressive tooth movement while accommodating variations in tooth position during treatment. The flexibility of nickel-titanium can also facilitate engagement of the archwire in compatible orthodontic brackets. The .017 x .025 inch rectangular cross-section provides a combination of flexibility and dimensional control. Compared with round archwires, the rectangular profile offers increased bracket engagement and can support greater control of tooth positioning and archwire mechanics when used at the appropriate treatment stage. The specific wire dimension and timing of use should be determined by the treating orthodontic professional based on the patient's individual dental condition, appliance system, and treatment objectives. The reverse-curve configuration provides a specialized archwire shape compared with a conventional arch form. Reverse-curve archwires may be incorporated into orthodontic treatment mechanics when a particular vertical or arch-form effect is desired as part of the overall treatment plan. The clinical effect depends on factors such as appliance design, wire position, activation, tooth position, and other treatment mechanics. Appropriate selection and use should therefore be based on professional clinical judgment. The upper designation indicates that this archwire is intended for the maxillary dental arch. It should be used with a compatible fixed orthodontic appliance system and placed, adjusted, and activated 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, adjustment, activation, and replacement should be performed according to appropriate clinical procedures and the patient's prescribed orthodontic treatment plan. Overall, the 3M Unitek Nitinol Super-Elastic Archwire combines nickel-titanium construction, super-elastic performance, a .017 x .025 inch rectangular 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, dimensional control, and a specialized archwire configuration are desired.