3M Unitek is now Solventum Ortho

Can be cooled or chilled resulting in a softer, more pliable wire for easy engagement Provides light continuous forces Force activation occurs around body temperature Available in square sizes making it excellent for early torque control Good bend retention when bent in hot water Nitinol Heat-Activated archwire is thermally activated super-elastic archwire. It is the easiest of Nitinol wires to engage and it delivers light continuous forces that effectively move teeth. Available as open and closed coil springs and each available in three forces.