SPACE CLOSURE WITH CONTINUOUS ARCHWIRE AND SLIDING MECHANICS. UNDERSTANDING LIMITS AND COMMON MISTAKES

Sliding mechanics is the most common way of closing spaces. Unfortunately, this approach is frequently coupled with unsatisfactory results. In this lecture we will analyze the mechanics of sliding between the bracket and the wire, the role and meaning of friction, the common mistakes and the possible unsatisfactory outcomes, We will then describe ways to improve this mechanics and propose alternative ways to close spaces. Keywords: Space Closure, Sliding Mechanics, Friction