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LOOPS IN THE ARCHWIRE !!
Posted: Tue Jan 16, 2007 12:59 pm
by MarvinBrace
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
Posted: Tue Jan 16, 2007 2:15 pm
by Rickysa
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
Posted: Tue Jan 16, 2007 2:54 pm
by MarvinBrace
Hi Rickysa,
Thanks for the answer.
Now I know why they are for.
Bye....Marvin
Posted: Tue Jan 16, 2007 4:09 pm
by Kodius Champion
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."
Posted: Tue Jan 16, 2007 5:42 pm
by alexa
Those are some craaazy bends, Kodius!
Posted: Tue Jan 16, 2007 7:02 pm
by Kodius Champion
It's pretty wild -- my lip kept getting caught in them.
It's just as loopy as I am, hahaha.
Posted: Wed Jan 17, 2007 9:11 pm
by starryadora
haha