multipurpose hooks for elastic attachment

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2014
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Abstract
As certain bracket systems do not include hooks on premolar brackets for elastic attachment, Kobayashi or custom made ligature hooks have proven as an alternative. However, these hooks tend to bend labially when used with heavy elastics and these elastics can even pop loose from the hooks on mouth opening. The following article describes an innovative multipurpose hook which is simple, stiff and inexpensive and can be used for engagement of class II elastics on premolars in case of missing molars as well as engagement of intermaxillary elastics for settling of occlusion in finishing stages. As the hooks can be prefabricated, this saves a lot of chair side time and is more practical for use in day-to-day orthodontic practice.
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Authors ;Siddharth Shashidhar Revankar;Ameet V Revankar;Vikram Pai;Sangamesh Fulari;Neeraj Gupta
Journal Journal of microbiological methods
Year 2014
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10.4103/2321-1407.127747
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