When thinking of ligatures, elastic ligatures are what springs to mind. Elastic ligatures are commonly used to secure arch wires to brackets but there is an alternative… stainless steel ligature! You may be wondering if elastic ligatures are so common, why would you switch to stainless steel. In today’s blog we will breakdown stainless steel ligature wire and list the benefits as to why you should consider making the switch. Continue reading to learn more about stainless ligature wire!
Stainless steel ligatures offer more control than elastics. The ligatures can offer more control as their tightness is manually controlled upon installation. The wire is also much less likely to deform or prematurely degrade as the material is highly durable. They are particularly useful when attempting to bond arch wire to brackets from a distance, as they can reach further than elastics to correct issues with tooth level or rotation.
Here at Loos Medical Technologies Division, our ligature wire is available in industry standard 304V stainless steel. Sizes range from 0.008” to 0.014”, allowing you to specify the ideal size for your specific requirements and application. All our ligature wire comes with a product certification that outlines the chemical analysis, heat, and performance characteristics to ensure appropriate compliance of your tensile and tolerance specifications.
We also have the capacity to meet your packaging requirements whether you need ligature wire in bulk spools or individual canisters. Each feature of our manufacturing process, from drawing to packaging, is customizable to create your ideal product. We always work with our customers to meet their requirement needs.
Our ligature wire provides consistent, reliable performance because it is drawn and annealed by our experienced medical technology experts. It is always manufactured in the USA through our facility with state-of-the-art manufacturing equipment, which allows us to provide quick lead times with superior quality and service.
For more information about ligature wire and our other types of orthodontic wire, visit our orthodontic wire page here. Alternatively you can download a copy of our orthodontics brochure through the resource library on our website. To begin your ligature wire order, send us an inquiry through our website, or contact us directly. If you have any further questions, we are happy to help! You can reach out to us by email at sales@loosco.com or by phone at (800) 533-5667.