(1) A metal wire, which is attached to brackets and bent to create forces to move your teeth. (2) A metal wire used to stabilize or hold teeth in place such as in an orthodontic retainer.
                                                            
                                                     
                        
                                                
                        
                        
                            A metal wire attached to your brackets to move the teeth.
                                                            
                                                     
                        
                                                
                        
                        
                            A wire engaged in orthodontic attachments, affixed to the crowns of two or more teeth, and capable of causing or guiding tooth movement.