title: Clinical pearl: a method of controlled movement of teeth using open and closed coil spring.
abstract: A method of controlled movement of teeth using open and closed coil spring. A 'clinical pearl' describing an original clinical technique to prevent uncontrolled tooth movement while using an active coil spring on the archwire.
authors.affiliation: Department of Orthodontics, Centre Block, Level C, Southampton General Hospital, Tremona Road, Southampton, SO16 6YD, UK. nrsmith@dsl.pipex.com
authors.forename: N R
authors.initials: NR
authors.lastname: Smith
mesh_terms: D003799:Dental Stress Analysis; D006801:Humans; D016382:Orthodontic Appliance Design; D009969:Orthodontic Wires; D014087:Tooth Movement Techniques / Q000295:instrumentation*