Stainless Steel–Ligature Wire For Fixing Archwires And Brackets In Orthodontic Treatment

Product Description

Orthodontic ligature wires are primarily made of stainless steel and act as the "heavy-duty tape" in orthodontic treatment. Their main purpose is to securely hold the archwire within the bracket slot, ensuring that the corrective force is accurately transmitted to the teeth.Additionally, they can be used for splinting loose teeth during periodontal disease treatment by connecting them to adjacent healthy teeth. These wires are commonly used in conjunction with brackets, bands, and buccal tubes.

As a fundamental orthodontic consumable, the choice of material and specification directly impacts both the treatment outcome and patient comfort. In clinical practice, dentists must select the appropriate wire based on the stage of treatment, specific tooth movement requirements, and individual patient conditions. This product is predominantly used in upper arch orthodontics.

Product Specifications

Core Functions

Force Transmission: Orthodontic treatment relies on the elastic force generated by archwire deformation to move teeth. By wrapping in a figure-eight pattern, ligature wires prevent the archwire from slipping out of the brackets, ensuring the force is effectively transmitted.

Maintaining Arch Form Stability: During the initial alignment phase (especially when using flexible nickel-titanium wires), ligature wires prevent the ends of the archwire from sliding out and poking the cheek or gingival soft tissues, thereby protecting the oral mucosa.

Specialized Orthodontic Mechanics: When closing extraction spaces, leveling the dental arch, or correcting tooth rotations, ligature wires provide essential auxiliary retention.

Packaging & delivery

Selling Units: Single item

Packaging: 1pcs/roll

Single gross weight: 30g/50g/80/100g

Lead time:

Quantity(sets):1-300  Lead time (days):3

Quantity(sets):>300  Lead time (days): To be negotiated