Innovative Loop Design for Effective & Efficient Space Closure: The Swan Loop

Authors

  • Sarvraj Kohli Former PG Student, Dept of Orthodontics, Saveetha Dental college, Chennai
  • Shyamala Chandrasekhar Professor, Dept of Orthodontics, Saveetha Dental college, Chennai
  • KK Shantha Sundari Professor & HOD, Dept of Orthodontics, Saveetha Dental college, Chennai
  • Sumathi Felicita Assistant Professor, Dept of Orthodontics, Saveetha Dental college, Chennai
  • Virinder S Kohli Professor & HOD, Dept of Orthodontics, Hitkarini Dental college, Jabalpur

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.3126/ojn.v2i1.9357

Keywords:

archwire loop, orthodontic mechanotherapy, space closure, TMA

Abstract

Various space closing mechanics have been advocated for fixed appliance orthodontic mechanotherapy, ranging from the use of micro-implants to employing specially designed space closing loops. These techniques have their inherent advantages and disadvantages; primarily with friction-less mechanics it is the intricate wire-bending which dissuades the clinician from everyday usage. Presented in this report is a proposal of an innovative loop which can be readily assimilated in clinical orthodontic practice and is both efficient and effective for controlled space closure scenarios.

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Published

2012-06-30

How to Cite

Kohli, S., Chandrasekhar, S., Sundari, K. S., Felicita, S., & Kohli, V. S. (2012). Innovative Loop Design for Effective & Efficient Space Closure: The Swan Loop. Orthodontic Journal of Nepal, 2(1), 51–54. https://doi.org/10.3126/ojn.v2i1.9357

Issue

Vol. 2 No. 1 (2012)

Section

Case Reports

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