Open AccessVersatile retraction mechanics: Implant assisted en-masse retraction with a boot loop
Author(s) -
Pramod Philip,
Nidhin Philip Jose
Publication year - 2015
Publication title -
contemporary clinical dentistry
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.289
H-Index - 21
eISSN - 0976-237X
pISSN - 0976-2361
DOI - 10.4103/0976-237x.152936
Subject(s) - arch , loop (graph theory) , closed loop , orthodontics , process (computing) , computer science , materials science , structural engineering , engineering , mathematics , medicine , combinatorics , control engineering , operating system
The purpose of this paper is to explain the versatility offered by the use of arch wires with boot loops in retraction mechanics while taking direct anchorage from mini-screws.