Impact of the prefabricated forms of NiTi archwires on orthodontic forces delivered to the mandibular dental arch

ConclusionThese findings suggest that there is a possible risk of a clinically significant level of unfavorable orthodontic force being delivered to the mandibular incisors in labial inclination when using a preformed archwire with an ICW that is narrower than the dental arch.

Source: Progress in Orthodontics - December 1, 2021 Category: Dentistry Source Type: research