Standard edgewise technique and its relevance in contemporary fixed appliance therapy part 2

From Volume 3, Issue 4, October 2010 | Pages 110-114

Authors

Niall JP McGuinness

PhD, DDS, MScD, BDS, BA, FDS(Orth) RCPS(Glasg), DOrth, MOrth RCS(Edin)

Consultant Orthodontist/Hon Senior Lecturer, Edinburgh Dental Institute, Lauriston Place, Edinburgh EH3 9HA, UK

Articles by Niall JP McGuinness

Abstract

The first paper in this series examined the development of the edgewise appliance, and looked initially at torque in individual teeth. This second paper will examine archwire formation, placement of torque using a loper turret, and the placement of first and second order bends.

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