Shahindah Shah

Abstract

Arch wires are the backbone of orthodontic treatment. They generate required forces and bring about tooth movement through the medium of brackets and molar tubes. There are a variety of archwires that come in various cross sections. Recently many advances have been made and newer orthodontic wires have been introduced. In this article we will discuss the recent advances in orthodontic wires.   Keywords: Recent advances, Orthodontic wires, Archwires