LOOPS IN THE ARCHWIRE !!

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#1 Post by **MarvinBrace** » Tue Jan 16, 2007 12:59 pm

Hi all,

I just have a question about "LOOPS in the archwire".
I have seen some members on here that have this in their archwire:
WHY DO THE ORTHO PUT LOOP(S) IN THE ARCHWIRE ?

I hope someone out there can give me the answer.

Bye......Marvin

#2 Post by **Rickysa** » Tue Jan 16, 2007 2:15 pm

Several reasons....

1. Rather than using chain to close spaces, a "closing-loop archwire" can be used...frictionless space closing mechanics

2. In times past, before nickle titanium were available, loops were placed to increase flexibility in the wire because that was the only way to allow it to be tied into crooked teeth without deforming...loops are still used for this today.

3. Loops can also be used to tie the archwire to the teeth "cinch-back" wires

Dr. S

#3 Post by **MarvinBrace** » Tue Jan 16, 2007 2:54 pm

Hi Rickysa,

Thanks for the answer.

Now I know why they are for.

Bye....Marvin

#4 Post by **Kodius Champion** » Tue Jan 16, 2007 4:09 pm

Do you mean like this?

A couple of my front teeth are slightly tipped to one side, the loops are supposed to fix that, acting (as I was told), "like the springy part of a safety pin."

Website · #5 Post by **alexa** » Tue Jan 16, 2007 5:42 pm

Those are some craaazy bends, Kodius!

#6 Post by **Kodius Champion** » Tue Jan 16, 2007 7:02 pm

It's pretty wild -- my lip kept getting caught in them.

It's just as loopy as I am, hahaha.

#7 Post by **starryadora** » Wed Jan 17, 2007 9:11 pm