[Development of lingual-bracket technique. (Esthetic and hygienic approach to orthodontic treatment) (Part 2) Manufacture and treatment (author's transl)]

Abstract

The present study relates to a development of the new technique and the new appliances, for the treatment of malocclusion and minor tooth movement. The primary purpose of the present study consists in to reduce mental burden of the patients receiving orthodontic treatment and to improve effect of the treatment further by making the appliance invsible when mouth is opened. The second purpose of the study is in orthodontic treatment carried out from lingual or palatal side, to control all teeth movement in oral cavity in three dimensions so that the normal occlusion may be operated. The third purpose of the present study is to make the exchange of wire readily when the wire with bigger elasticity is exchanged by turns buring the process of the treatment. The product of appliances and the outline of treatment for the lingual-bracket technique (lingual-bracket mushroom arch wire technique) is found out in this report.