Intraoral Auxiliaries
About Course
intraoral auxiliaries in orthodontics, specifically focusing on elastics and springs. Elastics, categorized by force (light, medium, heavy), are discussed regarding their application in space regaining, tooth alignment, and crossbite correction, along with their force decay over time. Springs, including open-coil and closed-coil varieties, are explained in terms of their use in space opening and closure, tooth rotation, and anchorage control. The lecture also covers transpalatal bars and lingual arches, emphasizing their roles in anchorage maintenance and arch form modification. Finally, the speaker highlights the importance of understanding the biomechanics of these auxiliaries to minimize unwanted side effects during orthodontic treatment.