CONCLUSIONS » Male subjects showed a trend towards increased arch depth and width, as compared to the female subjects. » No single archwire conformed to the mandibular arch dimensions of the subjects included in the study. » The mean archwire dimensions were generally found to be slightly wider at canine, first and second premolars widths. » The mean archwire dimensions were generally found to be slightly narrower at first and second molar widths. » Use of archwires that are too wide at canine level should be avoided.
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Evaluation of conformity of preformed orthodontic archwires and dental arch form.
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