Table 1: Comparison of Orthodontic Wires – Digits and Numbers
| Item Name | Length (inch) | Gauge | Quantity | Material |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Patterson® Super Elastic | – | – | 10/Pkg | Nickel Titanium |
| Patterson® Stainless | – | – | 10/Pkg | Stainless Steel |
| Patterson® Open Coil | 15 | – | 1/Pkg | Nickel Titanium |
| Patterson® Ball Retainer | – | – | 25/Pkg | Stainless Steel |
| Patterson® Pretwisted | – | .010 | 1000/Pkg | – |
| Patterson® Straight | 14 | – | 10/Pkg | Stainless Steel |
| Wire Clasp | 12 | 17-20 | 10/Pkg | Stainless Steel |
| Patterson® Separating | – | .022 | 25/Pkg | Stainless Steel |
| Ligature Wire | – | – | 1 oz | Stainless Steel |
| Markley Wire | 12 | – | 1 ft | Stainless Steel |
Table 2: Comparison of Orthodontic Wires – Important Features
| Item Name | Primary Use | Special Features | Manufacturer/Brand | Supplier |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Patterson® Super Elastic | Round Arch Wire | Superior shape memory, resiliency | Patterson® | Patterson Dental Supply |
| Patterson® Stainless | Rectangular Archwire | Permanent midline marks | Patterson® | Patterson Dental Supply |
| Patterson® Open Coil | Opening spaces | Light, continuous force | Patterson® | Patterson Dental Supply |
| Patterson® Ball Retainer | Increases retention | Wire ball clasps resist corrosion | Patterson® | Patterson Dental Supply |
| Patterson® Pretwisted | For use with hemostats | Convenient and efficient | Patterson® | Patterson Dental Supply |
| Patterson® Straight | Forming arches, sectional wires | Most popular sizes | Patterson® | Patterson Dental Supply |
| Wire Clasp | Anchorage | 1 foot length, available in 4 gauges | Keystone Industries | Patterson Dental Supply |
| Patterson® Separating | Separating teeth prior to banding | Self-locking, comfortable, efficient low force | Patterson® | Patterson Dental Supply |
| Ligature Wire | Ligation and tying | Deadsoft temper for minimal work-hardening | Rocky Mountain Orthodontic | Patterson Dental Supply |
| Markley Wire | Dentin pins, endo posts | Threaded wire for better retention | Hager Worldwide | Patterson Dental Supply |
Note: The information about the suppliers is based on the URL provided and may vary depending on the product’s location or source.
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1. Patterson® Super Elastic Nickel Titanium Arch Wire
Patterson® Nickel Titanium Arch Wires offer superior shape memory, resiliency, and sliding mechanics.
- Orthodontic archwires
- Exact arch form
- Leveling/initial treatment stages
- Low, continuous force
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2. Patterson® Stainless Steel Archwire – Rectangular
Orthodontic archwire from Patterson® is Ideal for modern pre-adjusted bracket systems.
- High-force stainless steel wire for superior control during final detailing
- Permanent midline marks for accurate alignment
- Exact arch form
3. Patterson® Open Coil Springs – NiTi Wire
Patterson® Open Coil Springs
- Nickel-titanium
- Light, continuous force
- Used for opening spaces
4. Patterson® Ball Retainer Clasps
Patterson® Ball Retainer Clasps
- Wire ball clasps are made of stainless steel to resist corrosion
- Increases retention of removable appliances
- The ball tip is twice the diameter of the wire
5. Patterson® Pretwisted Ligature Ties
Patterson® Pretwisted Ligature Ties
- Convenient and efficient
- For use with hemostats
Gauge: .010
Package Quantity: 1000/Pkg
6. Patterson® Straight Wire – Stainless Steel
Patterson® Straight Wire is made of stainless steel.
- 14″ straight length
- Most popular sizes for forming arches, sectional wires, and auxiliaries
7. Wire Clasp – Stainless Steel by Keystone Industries
Wire Clasps are available in the round configuration.
- 1 foot in length
- Available gauges: 17, 18, 19, 20
8. Patterson® Separating Springs
Patterson® Separating Springs are used for separating teeth prior to banding during orthodontic procedures.
- Stainless steel with comfortable, efficient low, force
- Self-locking
9. Ligature Wire by Rocky Mountain Orthodontic
Ligature Wire is a stainless steel wire of “deadsoft” temper that allows ligating and tying to be done with minimal work-hardening of the wire.
- Stable
- Consistent
- Predictable performance
10. Markley Wire by Hager Worldwide
Markley Wire is available in economical one-foot sections (two six-inch pieces). The smaller diameters are used for dentin pins, giving better retention to amalgam fillings on vital teeth. Varieties of diameters are used for endo posts to strengthen and build up endodontically treated teeth.
- The threaded nature of the wire provides for better retention
- Can be cut to length for pins and posts
- Stainless steel
