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The wire simply snaps in to the mini-clips on the sides of the SmartClip brackets. The jaws can be wired apart to any degree of apartness that the provider and patient agree is comfortable. In these  photos the the model's upper and lower teeth are touching. THIS IS NOT HOW THE  JAWS ARE WIRED IN OJW. The jaws are placed in "Rothstein's OJW position of rest"... about this much // apart. Apartness can be extended to / / or even more for patient comfort. SEE PHOTO BELOW.

This photo demonstrates the use of the elastic hooks to wire the jaws apart pari passu with orthodontic treatment. (Here using .014" dead soft OJW). As a result of the extent of the vertical reach of the elastic hooks the jaw wiring, you will note a considerable increase in the amount of opening allowed.
September 22, 2007
Dr. Ted Rothstein
35 Remsen St.
Brooklyn, NY 11201
718 852 1551                      		 


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