3M Unitek Nitinol Super-Elastic Archwire 296-823, .018, Reverse Curve, Upper, 10/PK

Description:

The 3M Unitek Nitinol Super-Elastic Archwire 296-823 is an orthodontic archwire designed for use with fixed orthodontic appliances to support controlled tooth alignment and movement. This product features a .018 inch round 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 maintaining an active force as it tends to return toward its predetermined shape. This behavior can provide a flexible and controlled force system during orthodontic treatment. The material may be useful when continued tooth alignment and leveling are required while allowing the archwire to accommodate variations in tooth position. The .018 inch round cross-section provides a combination of flexibility and dimensional stability for selected treatment stages. Its round profile allows the archwire to engage compatible orthodontic brackets while maintaining sufficient 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 orthodontic treatment mechanics when a specific vertical or arch-form effect is desired as part of the overall treatment plan. The clinical effect of the reverse-curve configuration depends on factors such as wire placement, activation, appliance design, tooth position, and other treatment mechanics. Professional clinical judgment is therefore essential when selecting and using this type of archwire. The upper designation indicates that the 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 296-823 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 296-823 combines nickel-titanium construction, super-elastic performance, a .018 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.