Structural Features
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Midline dimple serves as a visual reference for arch-wire centering.
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Stops wire sliding/drifting, maintaining consistent arch form.
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Available in Round Type (for flexible, initial alignment stages).
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Available in Rectangular Type (for precise finishing and torque control).
Clinical Advantages
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Improved wire stability inside brackets or tubes.
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Better midline control throughout treatment.
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Enhanced 3D control of tooth movement (especially with rectangular wires).
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Reduces cheek/soft-tissue irritation by preventing wire migration.
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Helps maintain correct symmetry of the dental arch.
Treatment Use
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Round wires: Initial leveling & alignment—gentle, continuous force.
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Rectangular wires: Mid-to-final stages—torque, tip, and rotation control.
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Effective with self-ligating systems or low-ligation setups.