What is BS 3507 - Orthodontic wire and tape and dental ligature wire about?
BS 3507 is a European standard that discusses orthodontic wire and tape and dental ligature wire to ensure that the wire or tape manufactured meets all quality standards.
BS 3507 outlines the:
- Hard drawn wire for orthodontic use
- Extra hard drawn wire for orthodontic use
- Multi-strand wire for orthodontic use
- Tape for orthodontic use
- Soft wire (ligature wire) for use in dentistry
Who is BS 3507 - Orthodontic wire and tape and dental ligature wire for?
BS 3507 on orthodontic wire and tape and dental ligature wire are useful for:
- Manufacturers of orthodontic wire and tape and dental ligature wire
- Test centres
- Orthodontic laboratories
- Design engineers
Why should you use BS 3507 - Orthodontic wire and tape and dental ligature wire?
An orthodontic wire is a device comprising a wire conforming to the alveolar or dental arch, which is used as an anchorage for correcting irregularities in the position of teeth. Orthodontic tape is an interdental cleaning product that cleans the surfaces where a toothbrush cannot reach. Dental ligature wire is often recommended for teeth that are turned or twisted to ensure that arch wires remain securely slotted in place. Wire ligatures provide reliable connections when the force opposing the desired tooth movement is substantial.
BS 3507 guides you regarding the manufacturing of hard-drawn wire, extra hard-drawn wire, multi-strand wire, orthodontic stainless-steel tape and ligature wire (soft wire) for use in dentistry.
BS 3507 also guides in the determination of resistance to failure on bending, flexural rigidity (EI) and minimum elastic radius to improve the quality of orthodontic wire and tape and dental ligature wire.
With obedience and compliance to BS 3507, you improve the efficacy of orthodontic wire and tape and dental ligature wire. In addition, assist in ensuring orthodontic wire and tape and dental ligature wire are free from harmful defects such as seams and laps.
