The Hybrid Orthodontic Treatment System (HOTS)
The Hybrid Orthodontic Treatment System (HOTS) is an innovative treatment system used in the first premolar extraction cases. It is comprised of the following three components: 1) Micro Implant Screws (MIS); 2) Dual Dimension Wires (DDW); and, 3) Multi-loop Edgewise Arch Wires (MEAW). HOTS consists of four clearly defined treatment steps: 1) set-up; 2) leveling; 3) separate but simultaneous anterior and canine teeth retraction; and, 4) final adjustment. HOTS achieves a predictable treatment outcome with a shorter treatment time. It is also totally independent from the patient's compliance.