3M Unitek Nitinol Super-Elastic Archwire 296-822, .016, Reverse Curve, Lower, 10/PK

Description:

The 3M Unitek Nitinol Super-Elastic Archwire 296-822 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 a lower-arch designation. It is manufactured from nickel-titanium (Nitinol), a material known 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 characteristics of Nitinol allow the archwire to tolerate deflection while continuing to exert a controlled force as it tends to return toward its predetermined shape. This behavior can provide an active and flexible force system during orthodontic treatment. The material can be useful during alignment and leveling stages where an archwire needs to accommodate variations in tooth position while maintaining its functional characteristics. The .016 inch round cross-section provides a flexible configuration suitable for selected stages of orthodontic treatment. Its round profile allows engagement with compatible orthodontic brackets while maintaining flexibility for progressive alignment and leveling. The appropriate wire size 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 treatment mechanics when the orthodontist requires a particular vertical or arch-form effect. The clinical effect of the configuration depends on factors such as appliance design, wire placement, activation, tooth position, and the overall treatment plan. Professional clinical judgment is therefore important when selecting and using this type of archwire. The lower designation indicates that this archwire is intended for the mandibular dental arch. It should be incorporated into 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 296-822 is supplied in a 10/Pk configuration, providing multiple archwires for professional orthodontic procedures and treatment applications. Archwire selection, placement, 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 296-822 combines nickel-titanium construction, super-elastic performance, a .016 inch round profile, and a reverse-curve lower-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.