3M Unitek Nitinol Super-Elastic Archwire 296-824, .018, Reverse Curve, Lower, 10/PK

Description:

The 3M Unitek Nitinol Super-Elastic Archwire 296-824 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 a lower-arch designation. Manufactured from nickel-titanium (Nitinol), the archwire provides super-elastic and shape-memory characteristics that can be useful 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 characteristic provides a flexible force system that can accommodate variations in tooth position during treatment. The material may be used during selected stages of orthodontic alignment and leveling where flexibility and controlled force delivery are important considerations. The .018 inch round cross-section provides a combination of flexibility and dimensional stability. Its round profile allows engagement with compatible orthodontic brackets while maintaining flexibility for progressive tooth movement. The appropriate wire dimension, treatment stage, and activation should be determined by the treating orthodontic professional according to 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 an overall treatment strategy. The clinical effect depends on factors such as wire placement, activation, appliance design, tooth position, and other treatment mechanics. Proper selection and use should therefore be based on professional clinical judgment. 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 an appropriately qualified dental or orthodontic professional. The 3M Unitek Nitinol Super-Elastic Archwire 296-824 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 296-824 combines nickel-titanium construction, super-elastic performance, a .018 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.