SPEED Orthodontic Technology

Author: Miao Yaoqiang
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Publish Date: 2005-05-01
Features: A simple, low-friction, lightweight, and rapid orthodontic technology—SPEED. The SPEED appliance features a unique and well-designed concept, using spring clips instead of ligature wires or elastic ligatures to fix the archwire, eliminating the need for ligation. It provides precise three-dimensional control and continuous, gentle orthodontic forces, while significantly reducing friction between the brackets and archwire during tooth movement, thereby improving orthodontic efficiency.
This book is divided into six chapters, introducing the SPEED orthodontic technology in the field of craniofacial orthopedics.
Chapter 1 provides a detailed introduction to the origin and development of SPEED orthodontic technology, focusing on the background, historical evolution, and technical characteristics of the SPEED technology.
Chapter 2 elaborates on the composition and features of the SPEED bracket, including the unique SPEED superelastic nickel-titanium multi-strand wire, SPEED archwire, SPEED "D" archwire, and the functions and characteristics of other accessories of the SPEED appliance.
Chapter 3 explains the orthodontic principles of SPEED technology, providing an in-depth description of the mechanism of energy storage in the SPEED appliance and its three-dimensional control of teeth.
Chapter 4 introduces the placement and bonding of the SPEED appliance brackets, emphasizing the common points and specific details of bracket placement.
Chapter 5 covers the orthodontic procedures of SPEED technology and the treatment methods for various malocclusions.
Chapter 6 presents clinical cases treated by the author using SPEED orthodontic technology, providing a practical and detailed introduction to the treatment steps and key considerations during orthodontic treatment.