Archwire (OA-0303)researched

Quick facts

Field	Value
ID	OA-0303
Type	component
Category	component
See also	Archwire Archwire

Overview

OA-0303 is an alternate catalog ID for the orthodontic archwire. Full clinical and technical details: see Archwire.

Common variants & modifications

• Round NiTi (0.012"–0.016"): initial leveling and alignment;

light continuous force

• Rectangular NiTi (0.016×0.022"): torque-expressing stage; NiTi

flexibility with 3D control

• Stainless steel rectangular (0.019×0.025"): finishing and torque

delivery; high stiffness

• TMA (beta-titanium): intermediate stiffness; space closure and

detailing stage

• Copper NiTi (thermoactivated): consistent force at body

temperature; reduced patient discomfort

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Sources

• [Archwire Sequence in Contemporary Orthodontics — Proffit,

Contemporary Orthodontics 6th ed.](https://www.elsevier.com)

• NiTi vs Stainless Steel Archwires — AJO-DO
• Archwire Mechanics — JCO
• Archwire Selection Guide — Ormco

Research log

• 2026-06-09 — cross-referenced to OA-0188.