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3M™ Unitek™ Nitinol Heat-Activated Archwire

  • 3M ID B00025273

Can be cooled or chilled resulting in a softer, more pliable wire for easy engagement

Provides light continuous forces

Force activation occurs around body temperature

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Highlights
  • Can be cooled or chilled resulting in a softer, more pliable wire for easy engagement
  • Provides light continuous forces
  • Force activation occurs around body temperature
  • Available in square sizes making it excellent for early torque control
  • Good bend retention when bent in hot water

Nitinol Heat-Activated archwire is thermally activated super-elastic archwire. It is the easiest of Nitinol wires to engage and it delivers light continuous forces that effectively move teeth.

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