V-notch to Prevent Sliding of Crimpable Hook

Authors

  • Rajesh Gyawali B P Koirala Institute of Health Sciences, Dharan
  • Praphat Ranjan Pokharel B P Koirala Institute of Health Sciences, Dharan
  • Gunjan Kumar Shrestha Private Practitioner
  • Jamal Giri B P Koirala Institute of Health Sciences, Dharan

Keywords:

crimpable hook, retraction, sliding, V-notch

Abstract

En-mass retraction of anterior teeth most commonly involves the use of crimpable hooks which often dislodge when retracting force is applied. A V-notch distal to the hook may prevent such sliding when sandblasting and dental adhesives are not available

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Author Biographies

Rajesh Gyawali, B P Koirala Institute of Health Sciences, Dharan

Department of Orthodontics, Assistant Professor

Praphat Ranjan Pokharel, B P Koirala Institute of Health Sciences, Dharan

Department of Orthodontics, Associate professor

Jamal Giri, B P Koirala Institute of Health Sciences, Dharan

Department of Orthodontics, Assistant Professor

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Published

2015-02-07

How to Cite

Gyawali, R., Pokharel, P. R., Shrestha, G. K., & Giri, J. (2015). V-notch to Prevent Sliding of Crimpable Hook. Orthodontic Journal of Nepal, 5(1), 51. https://doi.org/10.3126/ojn.v5i1.14503

Issue

Vol. 5 No. 1 (2015)

Section

Clinical Innovations

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How to Cite

Gyawali, R., Pokharel, P. R., Shrestha, G. K., & Giri, J. (2015). V-notch to Prevent Sliding of Crimpable Hook. Orthodontic Journal of Nepal, 5(1), 51. https://doi.org/10.3126/ojn.v5i1.14503