QUESTION - ANSWER Q: When we use the premium Thermal wires, it was harder than standard Thermal wires, and it was really difficult to insert the wire in brackets some times, is it normal?

- The BioBalanceTM Premium Thermal NiTi wires were constructed to work within 5 grams tolerance (as measured by three point bend tests) of Copper NiTi. Therefore the Premium BioBalance Wires should be able to deflect and engage into most brackets with minimal loading pressure. Please start with light wires and follow the Archwire Chart (see below) that shows force levels and indications.

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QUESTION - ANSWER If you are having trouble engaging a wire, than you are most likely not using the appropriate wire for the clinical indication. Please refer to my Archwire Chart.

In addition, I only use .018 Bracket System slot, because I am able to use lighter wires with lower force levels that are much easier to engage; and maintain better control over my tooth movement.

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Q: What are differences between Standard Thermal and the Soft Thermal wires?

The BioBalance System of wires comes in three types:

1) Soft Thermal- low force, low stiffness, easiest to engage

2) Premium Thermal- medium force, medium stiffness, easy to engage, most used

3) Super Elastic- highest force, high stiffness, medium engagement

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Q: Could we use the soft thermal instead of the premium thermal in SL brackets treatment?

I only use the BioBalance Soft Thermal wires in cases where I need maximum flexibility for engagement of a difficult tooth or teeth, and still maintain dimensional control of the slot and tooth.

Thank you for the great questions!  

   

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