V-bends

V-bends

(bendz), V-shaped bends incorporated in an archwire, usually placed mesially or distally to the canines (cuspids) and used as a "dead" area of wire through which torquing bends may be placed.

V-bends

(bendz) V-shaped arcs incorporated in an archwire, usually placed mesially or distally to canines (cuspids) and used as a "dead" area of wire through which torquing bends may be placed.