Sleeve push technique: A novel method of space gaining

Space gaining is frequently required in orthodontics. Multiple loops were initially used for space gaining and alignment. The most common used mechanics for space gaining is the use of nickel-titanium open coil springs. The disadvantage of nickel-titanium coil spring is that they cannot be used unti...

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Published in:Contemporary clinical dentistry 2018-01, Vol.9 (1), p.142-145
Main Authors: Verma, Sanjeev, Bhupali, Nameksh, Gupta, Deepak, Singh, Sombir, Singh, Satinder
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Analysis
Archwire sleeve
Care and treatment
Clinical Innovation
Dental implants
Mechanics
Methods
Nickel
Nickel products
nickel–titanium wire
Orthodontics
Orthodontists
Practice
space gaining
Stainless steel
Teeth
Titanium
Transplants & implants
Wire
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Summary:Space gaining is frequently required in orthodontics. Multiple loops were initially used for space gaining and alignment. The most common used mechanics for space gaining is the use of nickel-titanium open coil springs. The disadvantage of nickel-titanium coil spring is that they cannot be used until the arches are well aligned to receive the stiffer stainless steel wires. Therefore, a new method of gaining space during initial alignment and leveling has been developed and named as sleeve push technique (SPT). The nickel-titanium wires, i.e. 0.012 inches and 0.014 inches along with archwire sleeve (protective tubing) can be used in a modified way to gain space along with alignment. This method helps in gaining space right from day 1 of treatment. The archwire sleeve and nickel-titanium wire in this new SPT act as a mutually synergistic combination and provide the orthodontist with a completely new technique for space opening.
ISSN:0976-237X
0976-2361
DOI:10.4103/ccd.ccd_809_17