title: Effective orthodontics: achieving objectives, avoiding misadventures.
abstract: The authors outline four principles that should be considered when planning orthodontic tooth movement. They suggest that dentists have clear treatment objectives, know the force requirements to achieve those objectives, choose the best equipment to provide the needed forces and prevent unwanted tooth movement during treatment. To illustrate use of these principles, the authors refer to a sample treatment scenario. They also provide a mnemonic device to help dentists recall these principles.
authors.affiliation: Department of Growth and Development, Scool of Dentistry, University of Colorado Health Sciences Center, Denver 80262, USA.
authors.forename: W C
authors.initials: WC
authors.lastname: Shellhart
authors.forename: L J
authors.initials: LJ
authors.lastname: Oesterle
authors.forename: J G
authors.initials: JG
authors.lastname: Cailleteau
mesh_terms: D003799:Dental Stress Analysis; D006801:Humans; D009967:Orthodontic Appliances; D009971:Orthodontics, Corrective / Q000379:methods*; D010347:Patient Care Planning; D014087:Tooth Movement Techniques