Labial Bow Flashcards
(12 cards)
Labial bow function
-Tooth movement
-Retentive
-Supportive
Labial bow position
-Anterior area
-Sometimes lateral
For anterior segment labial bow is bent with
U, M and canine loop
Labial loop constructed with
-Stainless steal orthodontic wire
-0.8mm diameter
Labial bow diameter in primary dentition or where flexibility needed
0.7mm
Diameter If labial bow used for supporting function or has to be extended laterally
0.9mm
The closer labial bow to incisal edges
The greater the tipping of teeth
The closer the labial bow to the cervical surface
The greater the tooth translation
Pliers used for labial bow bending
-Crampon
-Loop forming
Labial bow with U loop use
Retraction and derotation of incisors
Labial bow with M loop diameter
0.8mm
M-loop labial bow used on
Canines and incisors