The mousetrap.
This paper demonstrates an unorthodox method to quickly erupt palatally impacted canines based on sound biomechanical principles. The unwinding of a stainless steel round archwire produces the required occlusobuccal force. Due to its snap-back release, it looks like a trap, which is why it was dubbed mousetrap.
Hohlt
William F
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Department of Orthodontics, Indiana University, Indiana University School of Dentistry, Indianapolis, Indiana, USA.
Silberstein
Robyn
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D001696:Biomechanical Phenomena; D003481:Cuspid / Q000473:pathology*; D003722:Dental Alloys / Q000737:chemistry; D006801:Humans; D016382:Orthodontic Appliance Design; D009967:Orthodontic Appliances; D050793:Orthodontic Extrusion / Q000295:instrumentation*; D009969:Orthodontic Wires; D013193:Stainless Steel / Q000737:chemistry; D013314:Stress, Mechanical; D014025:Titanium / Q000737:chemistry; D014095:Tooth, Impacted / Q000628:therapy*
D003722:Dental Alloys; C023988:beta titanium; D013193:Stainless Steel; D014025:Titanium