Bite-Opening Wire

TP Orthodontics, Inc. has released a new specialty wire specifically suited for bite opening and other treatment applications such as rotation of anterior teeth, unraveling, leveling and anterior alignment. Bow-Flex Wire was developed in response to the need for a high tensile, high stiffness wire that could be used for these types of high-force applications.

The superior bending capabilities of Bow-Flex makes it an excellent wire for forming loops that are used to correct crowded malocclusions and bite-opening bends for overbite correction. It's these superior bending qualities that allow Bow-Flex to be used for making sharp bends with reduced incidences of breakage.

Bow-Flex Wire is resistant to deformation, and because of its smooth surface, there is reduced friction. This results in faster patient treatment time and increased patient satisfaction.

Bow-Flex is lighter in color providing an improved aesthetic appeal for patients. Most other high tensile wires appear dark and inconsistent due to surface oxidation.

Bow-Flex Wire is available in five commonly used sizes: .012, .014, .016, .018 and .020". The smaller .012" size can be used for forming auxiliaries while requiring no special pliers.

Members of TP's International Advisory Board evaluated Bow-Flex and rated it to be better than all other high tensile wires.

TP Orthodontics, Inc., 100 Center Plaza, LaPorte, IN 46350-9672. Tel: 219-785-2591; Fax: 219-324-3029.