Also known as archwires, they are held in the brackets using small elastic o-rings or stainless steel wire ligatures. Wires are used to move the teeth. Found on http://www.encyclo.co.uk/local/22244
Stories or photographs provided by wire services for journalists to use in reporting or compiling news for publication or broadcast. Media organisations typically subscribe to wire services for an annual fee. Found on http://www.thenewsmanual.net/Resources/glossary.html