Abstract

This article shows a simple and effective means to modify Kobayashi Ties. Ties made of 0.014 AJ Wilcock wire are stable and can be fabricated in multiple shapes. The final step of finishing, called settling, aims to bring all the teeth into proper occlusal inter digitation before the patient is placed in retention. Vertical elastics in triangular fashion, or light Class II or III elastics are enough to achieve the desired settling. Light or heavy elastics are needed even in the immediate postsurgical period to provide the required guidance of occlusion. The Kobayashi tie is commonly used for attaching elastics during the treatment. The technique, utilizing 0.010 stainless steel ligature wire to make Kobayashi ties, has already been suggested. 1,2

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