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after local anesthesia make sure you mark the epulis area and using an Allis forceps just hold the epulis and cut exactly around it or use laser to cut around it ,and if you use electrosurgery (not my favorite) be careful from touching the forceps. once you cut the enlargement suture ie approximate the two flaps and that is it ,you will not…[Read more]

it is empitical. According various uses,one case needs stiffness, another case needs springness.For example in edgewise technique there are mainly 2 sizes slot systems.
0.018 inch slot system is advantagious to torque control but engaged wire is less stiff.
so, when sliding mechanics , it is not good.
In wire of plate, the wire should have…[Read more]

There are two main reasons for the standard sizes: first, to match the sizes of the brackets and other components (molar bands, etc) in the treatment. The second reason is to keep the force transferred/applied by the wire within physiological limits, as the maxillary or mandible bone will tolerate a certain range of force applied for the…[Read more]