| 摘要 |
A two-step orthodontic process is described in which a first weave 35 and a subsequent second weave 40 of fine dental floss are applied to a selected group of tooth crowns to effect correction of maloccluded teeth in the group. In the first weave a strand 10 of dental floss is placed in a figure "8" pattern about crowns 16 in the group. The strand 10 of material is secured in a knotless configuration by wedging the material of the strand 10 against the contact points 30 between adjacent teeth. The figure "8" pattern serves to span lingual 25 and facial surfaces 24 of the crowns in the group and to exert corrective forces against the teeth, causing them to move into prescribed desired alignment. In the second weave 40, a strand is applied with at least one span 41 of the strand across facial surfaces of the crowns 16 within the group. The span 41 is used to exert forces tending to gather and contour the crowns in a finishing technique. The initial, first weave 35 including a figure "8" pattern may be established to initially separate and begin positioning of the teeth. The second weave 40 is used to finish the procedure. A maloccluded crown 19 that requires torsion for correction may be corrected by winding the strand about the crown and pulling in one direction or another to produce a corrective torsional force.
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