Auxiliary Spring Research Articles

A continuous reciprocal auxiliary spring: For expansion of the lateral segments and forward movement of the anterior segment

T HE continuous reciprocal auxiliary sprin g has been evolved through the use of the single wrapped spring. The continuous reciprocal type for the mandibular arch may be divided into an anterior and two lateral segments. It is soldered, wrapped and contoured with respect to the lingual arch wire as follows” : a. The spring consism of an 0.016 inch wire soldered to the occlusal aspect of the 0.040 inch arch wire distal to the left, second bicuspid.

Principles involved in the lingual and labial arch with auxiliary spring attachments

Principles involved in the lingual and labial arch with auxiliary spring attachments

The labial auxiliary spring

The labial auxiliary spring

The labial auxiliary spring

The labial auxiliary spring

Results of a year's treatment with mershon light auxiliary spring pressure

Results of a year's treatment with mershon light auxiliary spring pressure