A gate spring which can torque an individual tooth with high efficiency

Li, Y.; Guan, Y.; Pan, L.; Zhao, Z.

Hua Xi Kou Qiang Yi Xue Za Zhi 30(2): 222-223

2012


ISSN/ISBN: 1000-1182
PMID: 22594249
Document Number: 661715
It is to address torquing an individual tooth using a gate spring. The gate spring is made of a rectangular stainless steal wire, in the shape of a gate, which is incorporated to the archwire by spot welding. Torque is generated by the combined effects of the gate spring and the archwire. After 2-3 months, the gate spring can obviously torque individual tooth.

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