Usually means: Wire used to align teeth.
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▸ noun:  (dentistry) An orthodontic wire conforming to the alveolar or dental arch.

Similar:
wedgewire, guidewire, bridge wire, K-wire, orthodontic band, wire, underwire, bob wire, wire brush, wirebrush, more...

Opposite:
straight wire, passive wire, non-arch wire

Phrases:
Orthodontic archwire, more...

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Similar:
wedgewire, guidewire, bridge wire, K-wire, orthodontic band, wire, underwire, bob wire, wire brush, wirebrush, more...

Opposite:
straight wire, passive wire, non-arch wire

Phrases:
Orthodontic archwire, more...



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