MULTI-STRAND
ARCHWIRES
3-strand wires are three twisted strands of fine, round Type
302SS that form a single wire to provide light forces, good
flexibility, and resiliency.
Coax (6-strand) wires are five strands of very fine Type 302SS
wrapped around a single core wire for light ligating and toothmoving
forces.
8-braid wires are eight equal-sized Type 302SS braided into
a tight matrix and rolled to the popular rectangular sizes to
provide gentle tooth-moving forces for finishing stages. In
general, these offer the lightest force of the stainless steel wires.
8-braid wires resist fraying when cut.