Tip Edge/Controlled Arch System: total orthodontic/orthopedic treatment.

In recent years orthodontic therapy has improved dramatically thanks to perceptive orthodontic practitioners willing to optimize various combination of treatment modalities to effect enhanced results for their patients. Advances in metallurgy, appliance design and mechanics influence the scope of orthodontic practice on almost a daily basis. Incorporating these advancements with a new understanding of facial esthetics creates many opportunities for orthodontic practitioners to refine their treatment philosophy. This article is intended to introduce the tip edge practitioner to a system which blends the uniqueness of Tip Edge "fixed functional" bracket with the principal advantages of straightwire mechanics and treatment philosophy. This complete orthodontic system focuses on arch development, of harmonious, well-supported facial features and maintaining complete case control throughout treatment. The full utilization of Tip Edge bracket prescription is accomplished through the appropriate sequencing of thermal nickel titanium archwires and stainless steel rectangular archwires.