The Ricketts Arch Wire (like the Reverse Hawley) crosses the dentition through the embrasures interproximal to the laterals and cuspids. “U” Loops are placed on the laterals. The distal recurved arms are contoured to the cuspids. These distal recurves can be used to increase retention as well as help stabilize cuspids that may have required rotation during active treatment. If carefully activated, they can be used to affect minor lingual rotation of the cuspids (unilaterally or bilaterally).