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With and Without Torque

Intermediate Course


Purpose:

  • To learn how to fabricate broad archwire forms from a straight piece of archwire •
  • To attain torque in an archwire to reposition the roots/crowns of multiple teeth
  • When closing anterior space or retracting anterior teeth to prevent the teeth from torquing in an undesirable manner.

Instruments & Materials Needed (Prior to Start of Class): •

  • Heavy Duty Wire Cutter
  • Ribbon Tweed Arch Forming Plier (x2)
  • Torquing Turret

Materials Provided:

  • .018 x .025 Stainless Steel Straightwire

Directions:

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