3M Unitek Nitinol Super-Elastic Archwire 297-826, .019x.025, Reverse Curve, Lower, 10/PK

Description:

The 3M Unitek Nitinol Super-Elastic Archwire 297-826 is an orthodontic archwire designed for use with fixed orthodontic appliances to support controlled tooth alignment, leveling, positioning, and movement. This product features a .019 x .025 inch rectangular cross-section, a reverse-curve configuration, and a lower-arch designation. Manufactured from nickel-titanium (Nitinol), the archwire offers super-elastic and shape-memory characteristics that can be incorporated into 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 characteristic can help provide a controlled and responsive force system during orthodontic treatment while allowing the wire to accommodate changes in tooth position. The flexibility and springback characteristics of nickel-titanium may also facilitate engagement of the archwire in compatible orthodontic brackets when selected and used according to the treatment plan. The .019 x .025 inch rectangular cross-section provides increased dimensional stability and bracket engagement compared with smaller or round archwire configurations. The rectangular profile can provide greater control of tooth positioning and archwire mechanics during appropriate treatment stages. The specific wire dimension, activation, 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 mechanics when a specific vertical or arch-form effect is desired as part of the overall treatment strategy. The clinical effect can vary depending 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 lower designation indicates that the 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 297-826 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, product instructions, and the patient's prescribed orthodontic treatment plan. Overall, the 3M Unitek Nitinol Super-Elastic Archwire 297-826 combines nickel-titanium construction, super-elastic performance, a .019 x .025 inch rectangular 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, dimensional control, and a specialized archwire configuration are desired.