Meaning archwire
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archwire


A wire engaged in orthodontic attachments, affixed to the crowns of two or more teeth and capable of causing or guiding tooth movement.
Source: bracesmd.com (offline)

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A device consisting of a wire conforming to the alveolar or dental arch, used as an anchorage in correcting irregularities in the position of the teeth. Synonyms: arch wire. (05 Mar 2000)
Source: mondofacto.com (offline)

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archwire


The metal or tooth-colored continuous wire that is engaged to the bracket with an elstometeric ligature (color) to guide the teeth along the “track”.
Source: popatorthodontics.com

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A wire engaged in orthodontic attachments, affixed to the crowns of two or more teeth and guides the direction of tooth movement.
Source: gordonorthodontics.com (offline)

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A wire engaged in orthodontic attachments, affixed to the crowns of two or more teeth and capable of causing or guiding tooth movement.
Source: garyjonesorthodontics.com (offline)

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A wire engaged in orthodontic attachments, affixed to the crowns of two or more teeth and guides the direction of tooth movement.
Source: bluewaterbraces.com

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A wire engaged in orthodontic attachments, affixed to the crowns of two or more teeth and capable of causing or guiding tooth movement.
Source: smilesareforever.com (offline)





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