Year : 2024

Volume : Volume 16

Issue : Issue 1

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Dr. Zeal Patel
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Abstract

Background: Burstone C.J in 1977 developed the utility arch to align the curve of Spee in the mandible utilizing biomechanical principles. The utility arch is a crucial and versatile tool that assists in both interceptive and comprehensive orthodontic treatments. It can be used during different stages of orthodontic treatment, whether it is in mixed or permanent dentition. The utility arch was further adapted and refined by Ricketts and became an essential key component of Bioprogressive Therapy, a modern orthodontic treatment approach. The utility arch is particularly useful for intruding upper and lower incisors, as well as protruding and retruding anterior teeth. Ricketts utility arch is a appliance wire that is advantageous in effective control over the incisors and molars axial inclination along with effectual correction of deep bite, and anterior crossbite. It stabilizes teeth passively during mixed dentition. This review article focus on the different utility arches and there implementation in orthodontic treatment.