What are the different types of wires for braces?

What are the different types of wires for braces?

Types of wire The three most common types of archwires are those made from stainless steel, beta-titanium, and nickel-titanium. Stainless steel archwires are strong, adjustable, and hygienic.

What is the final wire for braces?

The final wire is the largest, stiffest, and has the ability to be bent. This wire allows for fine detailing through minor wire bends.

What are custom wires for braces?

SureSmile is a type of customized orthodontic arch wires used by orthodontists to straighten teeth. The technique utilises 3-D imaging, treatment planning software and a robot to create the wires.

What is the strongest wire for braces?

Arch Wire Materials Stainless steel wires have been used for decades due to their high strength. In addition, stainless steel wires do not rust and can be adjusted many different ways by the orthodontist without breaking.

What are NiTi wires?

NiTi wires are designed to help your teeth move into their proper positions more effectively, making your treatment shorter and much more comfortable. Our practice uses heat-activated NiTi wires because they combine shape memory and elasticity with excellent mechanical properties.

Are power chains the last stage of braces?

Usually, power chains become part of your treatment after the first phase of alignment. They can be used to help align your teeth or correct your bite, but are most often used to close gaps between the teeth.

What are SureSmile wires?

Once your orthodontist defines your treatment plan, the SureSmile technology directs a robot to bend a shape memory alloy archwire according to your customized prescription. This wire is designed to deliver the gentle forces needed to move your teeth consistently and more directly to their desired finishing position.

What is a steel tie for braces?

Steel Tie: A thin metal wire that is tied over the wire around one bracket, for a secure hold, and it takes the place of an O-ring.

What is HANT wire?

BACKGROUND: Heat-activated nickel-titanium (HANT) wire is a new type of arch wire in orthodontic treatment, characterizing by well memory alloy ability and uneasily deformation. However, environmental temperature may affect its performance.

What is nitinol wire?

Nitinol Wire Description Nitinol is a nickel-titanium alloy with super elasticity and shape memory properties. Shape memory refers to the ability of Nitinol to undergo deformation at one temperature, then recover its original, under formed shape upon heating above its transformation temperature.

How quickly do power chains work?

Mouth Care During Treatment Power chain braces typically take about six weeks to be effective, though each case is unique. It’s essential to care for your mouth during this time properly.

What type of wire is used in dental braces?

Stainless steel is alloy of choice (steel is iron and carbon…made “stainless’ by the addition of chromium). These wires are strong… which is why they feel very “tight” when they are fitted to your brace. Once they are in place we often use stretchy “power chain” or possibly small springs to pull your teeth backwards.

What type of braces do I need for each tooth?

The most popular type of braces requires brackets on each tooth. Brackets are small, rectangular pieces cemented to the front of your teeth. They are what holds the arch wire in place against your teeth. These brackets come in silver or gold stainless steel, or they can be clear or tooth-colored ceramic to blend in with your teeth.

What are braces and how do they work?

Braces use a metal bracket and wire system, sometimes combined with elastic loops, to gradually move your teeth into the desired position over time. The wire plays an integral role in effectively moving and positioning the teeth, but can often be a source of bewilderment for patients undergoing the treatment.

What are the benefits of thicker wire for braces?

A thicker wire is stronger, which usually creates more movement in the teeth than a thinner wire. Arch wires are often switched out at your follow-up appointments to change the tension on the teeth. These are the part of braces kids and teens get excited about.