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Journal of Orthodontics, Vol. 34, No. 3, 173-175, September 2007 doi:10.1179/146531207225022158
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Clinical Section

Clinical pearl: a method of controlled movement of teeth using open and closed coil spring

N. R. Smith

Department of Orthodontics, Southampton Hospital University Trust, Southampton, UK

Address for correspondence: Mr N. R. Smith, Department of Orthodontics, Centre Block, Level C, Southampton General Hospital, Tremona Road, Southampton, SO16 6YD, UK. Email: nrsmith{at}dsl.pipex.com


  Abstract

A method of controlled movement of teeth using open and closed coil spring. A ‘clinical pearl’ describing an original clinical technique to prevent uncontrolled tooth movement while using an active coil spring on the archwire.

Key words: Coil spring, active coil spring, closed coil spring, tooth movement






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