Tip-Edge Orthodontics and the Plus Bracket

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A practical textbook, illustrated in colour throughout, on the use of the increasingly popular Tip-Edge orthodontic appliance, now with discussion of the Plus bracket. Comprehensive illustrated textbook on the use of Tip-Edge by a world leader in its clinical development. Morethan 500 illustrations, many in full colour, present clinical, diagnostic and practical information in an easy-to-follow manner. Explains the demonstrably superior capabilities of Tip Edge and Plus over conventional bracket systems. Demonstrates the scope of the technique by numerous case histories which show the successful management of more difficult cases that often cannot be addressed by conventional means. Ideal for practitioners new to the appliance and those familiar with it who need to keep abreast of advances in the field. Inhaltsverzeichnis Introduction. Differential tooth movement. Dynamics of Tip-Edge. Auxiliaries. Treatment stages. Bonding and setting up. Stage 1. Setting up Stage 1. Stage 1 checks. "Power tipping" and the Protraction Arch. Stage 2. Setting up Stage 2. Stage 2 checks. Stage 3: how it works. Stage 3 archwires. Stage 3: setting the torque. Stage 3: threading the deep tunnels. Stage 3: fitting the archwires (and Side-Winders). Stage 3: checks. Precision finishing. The non-compliant patient. In conclusion. Tip-Edge Treatment sequence. Further reading.