Space closure in adult patients using the segmented arch technique.
Periodontally compromised adult patients may benefit from modified appliance designs for space closure. TMA T-loops of .016" x .022" and .017" x .025" cross sections, with angulations incorporated via concentrated bends and gradual curvature bends are presented. The force systems these appliances produce are measured, and their clinical performances discussed. Templates for these T-loops are presented. By producing lower forces and higher moment to force ratios, this type of T-loop may benefit patients with bony loss.
Manhartsberger
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University of Connecticut Health Center, School of Dental Medicine, Department of Orthodontics, Farmington 06032.
Morton
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Burstone
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D000328:Adult; D001862:Bone Resorption / Q000503:physiopathology; D003970:Diastema / Q000628:therapy; D004867:Equipment Design; D006801:Humans; D008310:Malocclusion / Q000628:therapy*; D009967:Orthodontic Appliances; D009969:Orthodontic Wires; D013314:Stress, Mechanical; D014087:Tooth Movement Techniques / Q000379:methods*