Open Access
Orthodontic wires: Recent advances
Author(s) -
Shahindah Shah
Publication year - 2022
Publication title -
ip indian journal of orthodontics and dentofacial research/ip indian journal of orthodontics and dentofacial research
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
eISSN - 2581-9356
pISSN - 2581-9364
DOI - 10.18231/j.ijodr.2021.047
Subject(s) - arch , orthodontics , dentistry , computer science , materials science , engineering , medicine , structural engineering
Arch wires are the backbone of orthodontic treatment. They generate required forces and bring about tooth movement through the medium of brackets and molar tubes. There are a variety of archwires that come in various cross sections. Recently many advances have been made and newer orthodontic wires have been introduced. In this article we will discuss the recent advances in orthodontic wires.