The Hybrid Orthodontic Treatment System (HOTS)

Area of Science:

• Orthodontics
• Dental Mechanics
• Biomaterials

Background:

• First premolar extractions are common in orthodontic treatment.
• Conventional retraction methods can be time-consuming and complex.
• Miniscrews offer skeletal anchorage for efficient tooth movement.

Observation:

• The Hybrid Orthodontic Treatment System (HOTS) integrates miniscrews, dual-dimension wires, and multiloop edgewise archwires.
• HOTS involves four distinct phases: setup, leveling, simultaneous anterior/canine retraction, and final adjustment.
• This system facilitates controlled and predictable tooth movement.

Findings:

• HOTS enables separate but simultaneous retraction of anterior and canine teeth.
• The system achieves predictable treatment outcomes in first premolar extraction cases.
• HOTS significantly reduces overall orthodontic treatment time.

Implications:

• HOTS provides an efficient alternative for complex orthodontic cases requiring first premolar extraction.
• The predictable outcomes and reduced treatment time of HOTS can improve patient satisfaction.
• This innovative system may set a new standard for managing extraction cases in orthodontics.