Medical Device
orthodontic wires
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Subclass of:
Orthodontic Appliances
Definitions related to orthodontic wires:
  • An orthodontic appliance and accessories is a device intended for use in orthodontic treatment. The device is affixed to a tooth so that pressure can be exerted on the teeth. This device includes the preformed orthodontic band, orthodontic band material, orthodontic elastic band, orthodontic metal bracket, orthodontic wire clamp, preformed orthodontic space maintainer, orthodontic expansion screw retainer, orthodontic spring, orthodontic tube, and orthodontic wire.
    Standard Product Nomenclature
    U.S Food & Drug Administration, 2003
  • Wires of various dimensions and grades made of stainless steel or precious metal. They are used in orthodontic treatment.
    NLM Medical Subject Headings
    U.S. National Library of Medicine, 2021
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