title: The orthodontic tooth positioner--an appraisal.
abstract: The tooth positioner is a one-piece, resilient appliance which may be used for finishing orthodontic cases. The appliance fills the free-way space, and covers the clinical crowns of all the teeth and about 3-mm of the buccal and lingual gingival mucosa. The positioner is constructed over a predetermined 'set-up' and fabricated from either rubber or plastic. This article reviews the literature and describes the author's method of manufacture and usage.
authors.affiliation: Faculty of Dentistry, National University of Singapore, National University Hospital.
authors.forename: K K
authors.initials: KK
authors.lastname: Lew
mesh_terms: D004867:Equipment Design; D006801:Humans; D009967:Orthodontic Appliances; D012117:Resins, Synthetic; D012408:Rubber; D014087:Tooth Movement Techniques / Q000295:instrumentation*
chemical_list: D012117:Resins, Synthetic; D012408:Rubber