Abstract:To achieve optimum occlusion and facial esthetics, it is important to control the anterior torque and anchorage. Especially in a patient with anterior protrusion, correct positioning of the maxillary and mandibular anterior teeth, and effective anchorage control are essential, and retraction of the anterior teeth represents a fundamental critical stage in orthodontic treatment. [1][2][3] In lingual orthodontic treatment, one of the most challenging issues has been torque control of the anterior teeth during sp… Show more
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