[The treatment of diastema by using a device with a shape-memory effect]
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Abstract:
An orthodontic device for diastema elimination is suggested; the translocated teeth are forced by a TiNi device fit with a shape memory. Due to shape recovery effect occurring in contact warming to 36.6 degrees of the device with preset characteristics it 'strives' to assume the preset shape. The treatment is carried out in accordance with the plan, the shape memory device operates according to a program designed on sham jaws. The results of the treatment were good.
