What is the loop in my archwire for?!
Question: What is the loop in my archwire for?
Ok so I went to the orthodontist and they said I was getting a new wire. I got it and I want to know why there's like I loop on my top wire. Am I getting rubber bands? Cause I kinda want them and they said they weren't sure if I needed them or not. Here's a pic and it looks exactly like the part that says "loop in arch wire".
http://www.syossetbraces.com/images/brac…
http://www.syossetbraces.com/images/brac…
Answers:
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i asked and they said it brings the teeth up(meaning more into the root) and back cuz i have an over bite.
might be diff in ur situation tho
and in this case its to close gaps which also makes sense cuz where its at on me (top left and right) theres a gap there
http://www.archwired.com/dec03-jan04.htm