CHAPTER 3
Bracket positioning and case set-up
Introduction 57 The need for accuracy 57 Patient management 57 58 Placing molar bands Separation 66 66 66
Upper molar band placement
Full or partial set-up?
Upper molar bands - rapid maxillary expansion cases 66 Lower molar band placement Direct bonding of brackets bonding of brackets indirect bonding indirect bonding 67
Theory of bracket positioning - avoiding errors 59 Horizontal accuracy during bracket positioning 60 Axial accuracy 61 Vertical accuracy 61 Vertical bracket positioning with gauges and charts 62 Clinical use of gauges 62 Recom
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