Auxiliary springs in continuous arch treatment: Part 2. Appliance use and case reports

Am J Orthod Dentofacial Orthop. 1990 Dec;98(6):488-98. doi: 10.1016/0889-5406(90)70014-4.

Abstract

In the second part of this series, three clinical examples are presented to illustrate the use of auxiliary space-closure springs with clinically manageable moment-to-force ratios and new canine brackets to accommodate these springs within the framework of conventional and straight-wire 0.018-inch appliance systems. Eligiloy retraction spring models (0.1650 inch x 0.02150 inch) in the edgewise mode were developed for translational movements along a main archwire. The effects of different preactivation bends for influencing intraarch anchorage are shown for the conditions of reciprocal closure, posterior protraction, and anterior retraction.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Adolescent
  • Adult
  • Dental Stress Analysis
  • Diastema / therapy*
  • Equipment Design
  • Female
  • Humans
  • Male
  • Orthodontic Appliances*
  • Orthodontic Wires
  • Rotation
  • Tooth Movement Techniques*