Loops in orthodontics

https://doi.org/10.53730/ijhs.v5nS2.5374

Authors

  • Anil Prashar Professor, Department of Orthodontics & Dentofacial Orthopaedics, Desh Bhagat Dental College & Hospital, Desh Bhagat University, Mandi Gobindgarh, India
  • Sukhpal Kaur Professor, Department of Orthodontics & Dentofacial Orthopaedics, Desh Bhagat Dental College & Hospital, Desh Bhagat University, Mandi Gobindgarh, India
  • Rajdeep Kaur 3 Senior lecturer,Department of Orthodontics & Dentofacial Orthopaedics, Desh Bhagat Dental College & Hospital,Desh Bhagat University, Mandi Gobindgarh, India

Keywords:

orthodontics, loop, teeth, rectangular, leveled up teeth

Abstract

Present article reviews about application of loops in orthodontics. Loops are used mainly during alignment phase but may be used later for closing spaces. The alignment phase in any technique has a very important place both from the patient point of view, who gets fascinated by the alignment of crowded teeth and also from the operator point of view who gets a chance to use rectangular and square wires in leveled up teeth. Basically the purpose of an orthodontic appliance is the production of controlled forces to move teeth. A controlled force is one that is properly directed and which has the correct amount of force to stimulate the histotogical process that must accompany tooth movements.

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References

Graber and Swain : current orthodontic concepts and techniques, 2nd Edition 1975 W.B. Saunders company.

Jarabak and Fizzell : Technique and treatment with the light wire appliances, 1st Edition, 1963; The C.V. Mosby Company.

Proffit : Contemporary orthodontics 3rd Edition; C.V. Mosby Company.

Begg, P.R. : Differential force in orthodontic treatment Am. J. Orthodont. 481-510, 42, 1956.

Published

31-12-2021

How to Cite

Prashar, A., Kaur, S., & Kaur, R. (2021). Loops in orthodontics. International Journal of Health Sciences, 5(S2), 74–85. https://doi.org/10.53730/ijhs.v5nS2.5374

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