American Orthodontics manufactures their Tanzo Premium Heat Activated Arch Wire at their facility in Sheboygan, Wisconsin. The wire is made of copper nickel titanium using a highly automated and inspected process with only premium Japanese raw materials. It is available in hundreds of configurations to meet different arch forms and treatment needs. Tanzo provides moderate and consistent loading and unloading forces for predictable patient comfort and treatment. It undergoes stringent testing to ensure consistency between lots.

1. Premium Heat Activated Arch Wire

2. American Orthodontics is dedicated to continuous improvement,
and delivers on this commitment by manufacturing our Tanzo
Premium Heat Activated Arch wire at our state-of-the-art facility in
Sheboygan, Wisconsin USA.
• Made of Copper Nickel Titanium
• Highly automated process allows for maximum efficiency
• 100% inspection
• Only proprietary, premium Japanese raw material used
• Hundreds of configurations available to meet your arch form
and treatment needs
• Thoroughly tested to ensure consistent forces between lots
Premium Heat Activated Arch Wire
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3. Effective Loading / Unloading Forces
Tanzo provides a moderate loading force with a responsiveness to
chilling, easing engagement into brackets. Unloading forces have been
engineered for predictable consistency and excellent patient comfort.
Quality Manufacturing
ManufacturingTanzowireinourfacilityallowstheprocesstobecontinually
evaluated for quality, ensuring consistency of the finished product.
Resists Permanent Deformation
Tanzo’s flexibility and resistance to permanent deformation allow the
wires to work in the mouth for longer intervals, which may result in
fewer wire changes and lower wire inventories.
AO’s long-tenured manufacturing associates
take great pride in crafting our world-class
products, making sure only those of the
highest quality end up in your hands.
Tanzo wire is tightly wound on
each mandrel before processing
to ensure quality and consistent
arch forms lot to lot.
Each Tanzo wire has the AO name lasered
into the arch, giving you a clear view of
the midline.
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TARGET UNLOADING FORCE IN GRAMS
AT 1.5 mm OF DEFLECTION
MID FORCE LOW FORCE
.013 88 80
.014 95 83
.016 117 101
.018 164 142
.014 x .025 193 158
.016 x .016 158 136
.016 x .022 294 230
.016 x .025 295 250
.017 x .025 302 255
.018 x .018 181 158
.018 x .025 306 282
.019 x .025 377 328
.020 x .020 342 295
.021 x .025 416 369

4. 1
Renee C. Pompei-Reynoldsa
and Georgios Kanavakisb
, “Interlot variations of transition
temperature range and force delivery in copper nickel-titanium orthodontic wires”,
American Journal or Orthodontics and Dentofacial Orthopedics 146, Issue 2 (2014): 215-226
Consistent Force Levels
American Orthodontics’ manufacturing benchmark for Tanzo focuses
on maintaining consistent loading and unloading forces so the wire
delivers the same predictable performance every time. Strict time
and temperature requirements are met, which results in consistent
gram unloading forces, unlike competitors who focus on Temperature
Transition Range, which results in less consistent force levels.1
Stringent force level testing
ensures consistency in every
Tanzo wire.
TANZO COMPETITOR CONVERSIONS
MID FORCE LOW FORCE
OrmcoTM
Damon®
Copper Ni-Ti®
Copper Ni-Ti®
35° or 40°
Copper Ni-Ti®
27°
DENTSPLY GACTM
240 to 300 g Neo Sentalloy®
80 to 200 g Neo Sentalloy®
Square and Rectangular Square and Rectangular
Sentalloy®
Medium and Heavy Round Light and Medium Sentalloy®
Round
G&H Orthodontics®
M5TM
Copper Nickel Titanium Thermal Activated Nickel Titanium
Super Elastic Nickel Titanium
Highland MetalsTM
Super Elastic Nickel Titanium Heat Activated Nickel Titanium
3M UnitekTM
Nitinol Heat Activated
RMO®
Fli®
Copper Nickel Titanium 27° Fli®
Copper Nickel Titanium 35° or 40°
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COMPARISON OF FORCE VARIATION .018 X .025
MOUTH TEST TEMPERATURE
UNLOADINGFORCEAT3mmDEFLECTION(gf)
500
450
400
350
300
250
Total Range = 17.8 gf Total Range = 82.0 gf
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LEADING
COMPETITOR
Encompasses middle 50% of samples
Encompasses outer 50% of samples
Median value from samples
135
130
125
120
115
110
105
100
95
90
85
80
75
70
Total Range = 3.1 gf Total Range = 40.3 gf
COMPARISON OF FORCE VARIATION .014
MOUTH TEST TEMPERATURE
UNLOADINGFORCEAT3mmDEFLECTION(gf)
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LEADING
COMPETITOR
Encompasses middle 50% of samples
Encompasses outer 50% of samples
Median value from samples
400
350
300
250
200
150
100
50
0
0.0 0.5 1.0 1.5 2.0 2.5 3.0 3.5
TANZO MID-FORCE - ROUND CROSS SECTIONS
FORCE CHART FOR MOUTH TEMPERATURE
LOAD(gf)
DEFLECTION (mm)
.018
.016
.014
.013
950
900
850
800
750
700
650
600
550
500
450
400
350
300
250
200
150
100
50
0
0.0 0.5 1.0 1.5 2.0 2.5 3.0 3.5
TANZO MID-FORCE - RECTANGULAR CROSS SECTIONS
FORCE CHART FOR MOUTH TEMPERATURE
LOAD(gf)
DEFLECTION (mm)
.019x.025
.020x.020
.018x.025
.016x.022
.014x.025
.016x.016

5. Superior Surface Finish
Tanzo is manufactured using a final tumbling process for a smooth,
polished surface. This reduces surface defects which helps deter bio-
debris accumulation. It also adds to the aesthetics of the wire and
reinforces Tanzo’s quality standards.
Each arch wire undergoes an
extensive polishing process to
deliver a consistently smooth,
industry leading finish.
Pre-loaded Stops
Tanzo arch wires are available with pre-loaded stops which are especially
popular in offices that use self ligating brackets. The stops help keep
wire aligned with the centerline during treatment and because they are
partially crimped, they can be easily repositioned without falling off.
Sterilizable Packaging
Tanzo is available in individually wrapped sterilizable packaging which
decreases the chances of cross contamination between patients and
helps staff keep wire inventory organized. This extra care reflects a
good impression on patients and parents.
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6. Multiple Arch Form Options
NATURAL ARCH FORM I
Well suited for pre-adjusted appliances with programmed In/Out
relationships, Form I can be used throughout treatment with little or no
manipulation. Its moderately expanded anterior segment provides a slight
over correction to allow for settling after removal.
NATURAL ARCH FORM III - European Arch Form
Form III is slightly narrower than Form I in the anterior region, yet is well
suited for preadjusted appliances. Due to the gentle curve of the arch
form in the anterior segment, Form III is ideal for single-wing bracket
systems as well as self ligating bracket systems where low friction is critical
to appliance performance.
FORM A* ARCH FORM - Large and Medium
This form is practical for patients with a broad natural arch and provides a
wider canine and first molar width for overcorrection and settling of teeth
after treatment, similar to the “square” arch form options associated with
Roth* and McLaughlin, Bennett, and Trevisi* techniques.
VLP* ARCH FORM - Large, Medium, and Small
The VLP arch form was designed to maximize the benefits of a passive self
ligating bracket system. The wider arch width in the posterior allows for full
expression of the expansion characteristics of low friction passive systems.
* Compare Form A to the GAC Accu-Form®
, a registered trademark of Dentsply GAC.
* Compare VLP to the Damon®
Arch Form, a registered trademark of Ormco.
* Roth is a trademark of Ormco Corporation.
* McLaughlin, Bennett, Trevisi is a trademark of 3M Unitek.
Tanzo wire is meticulously
inspected to ensure
consistency and quality.
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