Ultimate’s heat-activated, multi-force archwires provide a gradual increase of loads from anterior to posterior regions.
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Efficient forces, increased patient comfort, and ease of treatment.
Just as the hallmark of orthodontic treatment is Andrew’s six keys to occlusion we like to think that there are six key features to consider when selecting the proper archwire. Get these tuned, and the motor is running!
Choosing the right product
Material
The primary aspect of an orthodontic wire is the material. Ultimate offers a variety of materials so that the proper force can be utilized at each stage of treatment. To meet the needs of your doctors, we specialize in
- Nickel Titanium Wire Superelastic and Shape Memory Characteristics
- ßIII-CNA® A highly formable nickel-free alternative.
- Stainless Steel wire Solid and multi-strand to meet finishing needs.
Refer to Material Selection for material attributes, comparative information, and even a suggested use chart.
Back to TopArch Form
With over 1.5 million parts in stock on a daily basis, Ultimate can turn your order around quickly. In fact, our wide offering includes over 50 different forms! As well, should you want a custom arch form, our engineers would be glad to work with you on its development.
- Arch Form Chart Our most popular arch forms.
- Specialized Archwires Formed to address specific malocclusions
Contact us if you would like a hard copy of the Arch Form Chart for easy reference.
Back to TopForce
Keeping the focus on efficient biological forces, patient comfort, and ease of treatment has led Ultimate to the development of several new forces within the basic material groups.
- Nickel Titanium Wire provides for a variety of forces ranging from light to moderate, as well as gradient within one arch!
- ßIII-CNA® provides moderate to heavy forces, with better resiliency than stainless steel.
- Stainless Steel wire provides light (multistrand) to heavy (solid) forces.
Force Charts are available for each wire Ultimate offers.
A video of the 'Z-bend test', shows you a simple, in-the-hand technique that lets you feel and 'see' the difference between superelastic and heat-activated Nickel Titanium wires at room temperature. The Z-bend test exemplifies what the doctor would feel during ligation of these wires. Our thermal (heat-activated) wires, including Gradient-3®, exhibit measurably more force at body temperature.
Back to TopWire Size
Looking for a light wire for aligning or a rectangle wire to fill a slot for more torque? Ultimate’s product offerings are available in a wide variety of wire sizes. Specific product pages within the Wire section will indicate sizes available for each of our archwires.
A Metric Conversion Chart is also available for your convenience.
Back to TopCentermark
- The Dimple®
The patented Dimple Centermark is our premium option for Nickel Titanium wire. The vertical protrusion helps prevent the archwire from sliding through the bracket or out of the buccal tube, and also eliminates cinching behind the buccal tubes. The Dimple is still the most efficient, most economical way to prevent archwire slipping.
- Etch Centermark
A permanent Etch centermark is available on most archwires. Triple and single etch marks designate upper or lower arch.
Wire Benefits
When you need to know what a specific wire can do, refer to its’ product page in the Wire section. Product highlights such as brand names, product features, and product benefits can be found for each of our offerings.
To clarify things a bit more, we offer Our Support, too. Here you can find FAQ's, Helpful Links, and even a Video and Document Library to strengthen the foundation behind the offerings. You’ll also find a Glossary, a Black-Ti® Low Friction Chart, a Stainless Steel Tensile Strength Chart, and more in our Reference Sheets!
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