A gate spring which can torque an individual tooth with high efficiency.
- Author:
Yu LI
1
;
Yu GUAN
;
Lanlan PAN
;
Zhihe ZHAO
Author Information
1. Dept. of Orthodontics, West China School of Stomatology, Sichuan University, Chengdu 610041, China.
- Publication Type:Journal Article
- MeSH:
Orthodontic Appliance Design;
Orthodontic Brackets;
Orthodontic Wires;
Tooth;
Tooth Movement Techniques;
Torque
- From:
West China Journal of Stomatology
2012;30(2):222-223
- CountryChina
- Language:Chinese
-
Abstract:
It is to address torquing an individual tooth using a gate spring. The gate spring is made of a rectangular stainless steal wire, in the shape of a gate, which is incorporated to the archwire by spot welding. Torque is generated by the combined effects of the gate spring and the archwire. After 2-3 months, the gate spring can obviously torque individual tooth.
