Permanent retention is greatly enhanced using a flattened, dead soft, 6?, .011 x .028?, 8-braided wire. Intra-arch splinting with this thin ribbon arch prevents torque control problems that can occur using a round braided wire for these procedures. When bonded on the lingual of the upper incisors, a very thin rectangular wire can be adapted with minimal lower incisor interference. The dead soft wire is easy to adapt and prevents inadvertent tooth movement associated with active force wires.