Open Access‘Mouse’ loop – for frictionless mechanics
Author(s) -
Vighanesh Kadam,
Hrushikesh Aphale,
Sunil Kumar Nagmode
Publication year - 2021
Publication title -
ip indian journal of orthodontics and dentofacial research/ip indian journal of orthodontics and dentofacial research
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
eISSN - 2581-9356
pISSN - 2581-9364
DOI - 10.18231/j.ijodr.2021.029
Subject(s) - loop (graph theory) , closed loop , closure (psychology) , deflection (physics) , mechanics , space (punctuation) , physics , control theory (sociology) , mathematics , computer science , engineering , classical mechanics , artificial intelligence , control engineering , combinatorics , control (management) , economics , market economy , operating system
Frictionless mechanics for extraction space closure is one of the commonly used method in orthodontic practice. The ‘Mouse” loop is a new design for efficient and low friction space closure. The 'Mouse' loop has biomechanical advantages of increased range of activation and low load deflection rate. A case report is presented for the application of the loop. In the case report, a deciduous canine was extracted and its space was closed with the help of the 'Mouse' loop. The space of the deciduous canine was closed within five months without any clinical disadvantage.