Levelling and aligning part one - McLaughlin Bennett

LEVELLING AND ALIGNING PART ONE

Insights into systemized and effective mechanics during the important opening procedure of fixed appliance treatment, including an evaluation of three methods of making space.

The process

– master the important steps on the way to the .019/.025 steel working wires
– how to prevent key features of the malocclusion becoming worse

The mechanics

– the correct use of lacebacks and bendbacks is fully explained
– common errors, including ‘round tripping’, and how to avoid them

Making space

– three methods of making space, with guidance on which one to select
– gaining space by lower incisor proclination in most Class II/2 treatments

Enamel reduction

– the need for today’s orthodontist to use enamel reduction in many cases
– how to avoid unwanted incisor proclination in the lower incisor region