Literature aims to have a comprehensive representation of wide array of orthodontic wires available for correcting dental irregularities or preserving the maintaining the existing tooth or teeth positions. The properties of these materials is explained in terms of stress strain relationship in response to external load. Wires considered to be one of the active components differ on the basis of various mechanical and physical properties under various stages of operation. The wires discussed are cobalt chromium wires, stainless steel wires, nickel titanium wires, alpha titanium wires and gold wires.