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Research Article| Volume 24, ISSUE 3, P286-296, September 2018

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The lingual liberty system: Advantages of a digital lingual straight wire system

Published:September 12, 2018DOI:https://doi.org/10.1053/j.sodo.2018.08.005

      Abstract

      This paper outlines the clinical advantages of the digital lingual straight wire system, Lingual Liberty. The elimination of bends facilitates space closure and reduces chair time. Combining the high precision in bracket positioning available with the system and the use of customized preformed archwires, teeth are moved gradually towards the ideal position as defined on the virtual set-up by each user.
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