The Hybrid Orthodontic Treatment System (HOTS)

  • Dr Tomio Ikegami, Japan

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.

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