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

Hua Xi Kou Qiang Yi Xue Za Zhi. 2012 Apr;30(2):222-3.
[Article in Chinese]

Abstract

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.

MeSH terms

  • Orthodontic Appliance Design*
  • Orthodontic Brackets
  • Orthodontic Wires*
  • Tooth
  • Tooth Movement Techniques
  • Torque