EFFECTIVE ORTHODONTICS - ACHIEVING OBJECTIVES, AVOIDING MISADVENTURES

The authors outline four principles that should be considered when pla nning orthodontic tooth movement. They suggest that dentists have clea r treatment objectives, know the force requirements to achieve those o bjectives, choose the best equipment to provide the needed forces and prevent unwanted tooth movement during treatment. To illustrate use of these principles, the authors refer to a sample treatment scenario. T hey also provide a mnemonic device to help dentists recall these princ iples.