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i got my first set of powerchains on jan 14th...unlike others, i havent noticed any movement nor have i felt any aching. my question is, do powerchains come in different elasticity or thickness like the wires?
They put a partial powerchain to close a gap. During 6 weeks nothing moved. At the next adjustment they replaced the powerchain with a new one of the same kind, and the gap almost closed within 8 hours only. Click the www button for pictures.
I don’t believe that power chains come in different elastic strengths. I think different manufactures use different materials that will cause a particular power chain to loose its elasticity sooner, but I think the idea behind them is to hold a light constant force for as long as possible.
I have been in power chains for about 5 months now and have had no pain with them what so ever. The only time I have pain is when my orthodontist puts new bends in my finishing wire.
Braced - Jan 6th 2005
Full Metal Brackets
Teeth released from Bondage - July 25th 2006
I don't know about the actual thickness' of the chains, but I do know they come in longer and shorter versions. I got my first one in Nov. and it wasn't as bad as I was expecting.
Then I got another one ( actually doubled ) in Dec., and when the assistant pulled that thing out, I asked her if she had the right one. I knew the first one was quite a bit longer than the ones she was putting on. And holy smokes, did they hurt like a mother!
Full upper and lower metal braces put on May 12, 2005.
Braces free as of April 18, 2006!
Temporarily rebraced Nov. 21, 2006. ( I think I've moved past temporary. )