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arch·wire

(arch'wīr),

A device consisting of a wire conforming to the alveolar or dental arch, used as an anchorage in correcting irregularities in the position of the teeth.

Synonym(s): arch wire

arch·wire

(arch'wīr)

A device consisting of various types of wires from which the dental arch will take its shape, conforming to the alveolar or dental arch, used as an anchorage in correcting irregularities in the position of the teeth.

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ANALYSIS OF "BEST FIT" OF COMMERCIALLY AVAILABLE ARCHWIRES WITH MANDIBULAR ARCH FORM

A segmented archwire bent from 0.017x0.025" stainless steel archwire was inserted between the slot of the mini-screw and an auxiliary tube of the second molar.

Nonextraction Treatment of a Class III Malocclusion Case Using Mini-Screw-Assisted Lower Molar Distalization

An investigation into the initial discomfort caused by placement of an archwire. Eur J Orthod.

Assessment of the changes in the oral health related quality of life 24 hours following insertion of fixed orthodontic appliance components - An observational cross-sectional study conducted at Bahria University Medical and Dental College Karachi

They concluded that the clinicians must avoid using a straight archwire in a 0 buccal tube on more distal-tipping first molars with regard to anchorage control.

Evaluation of Mesiodistal Inclination of Permanent Maxillary and Mandibular First Molar in Different Angle's Molar Relation--A Cephalometric Study

Aesthetic and functional outcomes using a multiloop edgewise archwire for camouflage orthodontic treatment of a severe Class III open bite malocclusion.

Tratamiento ortodoncico de camuflaje de una maloclusion de Clase III. Reporte de caso

Archwire ligation techniques, microbial colonization, and periodontal status in orthodontically treated patients.

Evaluation of an antibacterial orthodontic adhesive incorporated with niobium-based bioglass: an in situ study

Therefore, free axial rotation movement of the arch-wire in the brackets was allowed, while friction between the archwire and brackets along the axial direction was ignored.

Analisis Biomecanico de Microimplantes con Dispositivo de Alambre Recto Lingual Durante la Retraccion de Dientes Maxilares Anteriores

Low-level laser therapy for pain caused by placement of the first orthodontic archwire: a randomized clinical trial.

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During the subsequent visits in four weeks, the laceration healed and thick granulation fibrous tissue developed in response to the archwire trauma.

Orthodontic management of a patient with Schwartz-Jampel Syndrome

The effects of increasing the reverse curve of Spee in a lower archwire examined using a dynamic photo-elastic gelatine model.

CORRELATION OF CURVE OF SPEE WITH MAXILLO-MANDIBULAR DISCREPANCY AMONG DIFFERENT MALOCCLUSION GROUPS

Although the method resulted in the increase in the dental archwire perimeter, correcting crossbite with minimal side effects, after 10 days of activation, resistance to activate the jackscrew was once again observed.