title: Segmented arch or continuous arch technique? A rational approach.
abstract: This study aims at revising the biomechanical principles of the segmented archwire technique as well as describing the clinical conditions in which the rational use of scientific biomechanics is essential to optimize orthodontic treatment and reduce the side effects produced by the straight wire technique.
authors.forename: Sergei Godeiro Fernandes Rabelo
authors.initials: SG
authors.lastname: Caldas
authors.forename: Alexandre Antonio
authors.initials: AA
authors.lastname: Ribeiro
authors.forename: Hallissa
authors.initials: H
authors.lastname: Simplício
authors.forename: André Wilson
authors.initials: AW
authors.lastname: Machado
mesh_terms: D001696:Biomechanical Phenomena; D003481:Cuspid / Q000502:physiology; D004548:Elasticity; D006801:Humans; D007180:Incisor / Q000502:physiology; D008963:Molar / Q000502:physiology; D016382:Orthodontic Appliance Design; D050793:Orthodontic Extrusion / Q000295:instrumentation; D009969:Orthodontic Wires; D057887:Overbite / Q000628:therapy; D010347:Patient Care Planning; D012399:Rotation; D013314:Stress, Mechanical; D019228:Tooth Crown / Q000502:physiology; D014087:Tooth Movement Techniques / Q000295:instrumentation* / Q000379:methods; D014092:Tooth Root / Q000502:physiology; D019415:Torque
keywords: Biomechanics; Corrective Orthodontics; Orthodontics