BracesForum.net

German => Allgemein => Topic started by: brax on 28. February 2021, 19:32:40 PM

Title: Dark strokes on archwire: what for?
Post by: brax on 28. February 2021, 19:32:40 PM

On many pictures of braces, one can see three small, dark strokes (markers) in the middle of the (upper) archwire, on the front, between the two brackets of the front teeth. What are these strokes for?

They are often barely visible or just if you look closer. See here for an example:
https://dereferer.me/?https://www.flickr.com/photos/10918788@N07/999503455/

Title: Re: Dark strokes on archwire: what for?
Post by: duncombec on 28. February 2021, 21:57:51 PM

I don't know for certain, but I'd guess they were some sort of centre mark, so the orthodontist could line the archwire up correctly?

Title: Re: Dark strokes on archwire: what for?
Post by: Bandsandwires on 01. March 2021, 00:19:45 AM

Yes, I think the marks show the centre line of the archwire.

Title: Re: Dark strokes on archwire: what for?
Post by: brax on 01. March 2021, 01:18:00 AM

That's what I supposed as well, so it seems to be a valuable hypothesis. Would be great to get a confirmation if someone knows for sure.

Title: Re: Dark strokes on archwire: what for?
Post by: MikeB on 01. March 2021, 16:19:38 PM

My wife asked about that when she had her braces. The ortho assistant told her they were to help with aligning/centering the archwire properly.