Aligning Archwires in Orthodontics: Exploring the Past, Present, and Future - A Comprehensive Narrative Review

Ahmed, Omar Khairullah; Salim Kadhum, Ammar

doi:10.25130/tjds.12.1.4

	Aligning Archwires in Orthodontics: Exploring the Past, Present, and Future - A Comprehensive Narrative Review
Tikrit Journal for Dental Sciences
Volume 12, Issue 1, June 2024, Pages 33-46 PDF (429.76 K)
DOI: 10.25130/tjds.12.1.4
Authors
Omar Khairullah Ahmed^* ¹; Ammar Salim Kadhum²
¹(1) Department of Orthodontics, College of Dentistry, University of Baghdad, Baghdad, Iraq
²Department of Orthodontics, College of Dentistry, University of Baghdad, Baghdad, Iraq
Abstract
Orthodontic wires facilitate the required dental adjustments in the context of orthodontic therapy. The archwire has played a crucial role in orthodontic treatment, and the increasing emphasis on aesthetic preferences from patients, as well as the development of composite and ceramic brackets, have prompted investigations into aesthetic archwires that complement these brackets. Orthodontic wires are produced using a diverse range of materials. The utilisation of all available wire types can improve patient comfort, decrease chairside time, and shorten the overall duration of treatment. The individual clinician must possess comprehensive knowledge and comprehension of the various requirements and alternatives throughout the therapeutic process. This article provides an overview of the history of materials utilised in producing orthodontic aligning archwires, the latest advancements in these materials currently accessible in the market, and the future of archwire production.
Keywords
Archwire; Leveling and Alignment; Orthodontic

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