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A L E X A N D E R

LTSL O N G T E R M S T A B I L I T Y

the Alexander Principles System

Beautiful FinishJust about anyone can fly a plane, but landing one…that’s a different story. The same could be said for Orthodontics. Moving teeth isn’t complicated, but proper alignment and occlu-sion is what separates orthodontists from their peers and makes them specialists.

The Alexander LTS System embraces the logic of biologically compatible forces, but does so without compromising control. This is accomplished by using rectangular wire early in treatment while allowing inter-bracket distance to reduce the force. The result is rapid tooth movement under the complete control of the orthodontist.

The proven Alexander technique allows for a beautiful finish with proper occlusion in minimal time.

Stable FinishWhat should orthodontic patients expect from their doctor, lifetime retention or lifetime stability? While no one can truly offer lifetime stability, the skilled orthodontist armed with the proper tools can build a stable foundation that lasts for decades.

The Alexander methodology builds stable results by building the smile on the lower anterior teeth as opposed to the upper “social six.” By using the wings on the Alexander LTS Bracket, the doctor is able to fine-tune rotations, control labial flaring, separate the lower incisal roots, and unravel the teeth quickly and precisely. Since the lowers are in place very early in treat-ment, they settle and stabilize long before retention is even a consideration.

The Alexander Principles SystemIn the world of Evidenced Based Orthodontics, few systems stand on the moun-

tain of data that supports the Alexander LTS System. For over 30 years the Alexan-

der Principles have given the doctor the tools to provide patients quick, beautiful,

and stable results. Today, the system shows not only recent successfully treated

cases, but stability over decades.

A comprehensive book, written by Dr. Wick Alexander, details the 20 clinical principles for effective orthodontic treatment and long term case stability. The Principles are well supported by case studies, with many showing 25 to 30 years post-treatment data. An excel-lent resource for anyone in the field of orthodontics.

Part #3000

Alexander LTS System Arch Wire Recommendations Maxillary Mandibular Treatment Phase

.017 x .025 Therma-Ti Lite 857-943A 857-953A Initial treatment wire

.016 Force I NiTi 857-506A 857-516A Initial treatment wire

.016 x .022 Streight Wire 857-902A 857-912A OPTIONAL Initial treatment wire

.017 x .025 Twist Wire 857-236A 857-256A OPTIONAL Initial treatment wire

.016 Stainless Steel 853-236A 853-246A Transitional non-extract space closure

.016 x .022 Stainless Steel 853-201A 853-221A Transitional arch leveling

.017 x .025 Force I NiTi 857-537A 857-547A Transitional arch leveling

.017 x .025 Beta Titanium 857-672A 857-682A Transitional arch leveling

.019 x .025 Beta Titanium 857-674A 857-684A Transitional arch leveling -.022 user

.017 x .025 Stainless Steel 853-204A 853-224A Transitional Extraction Space Closure/Finishing

.019 x .025 Stainless Steel 853-207A 853-227A Transitional Extraction Space Closure/Finishing - .022 User

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Metal Brackets

*Dr. Wick Alexander is proud to endorse Alexander prescription brackets from American Orthodontics.

PERMANENT MARKSMaxillary Central, lateral - dimple D-G Cuspid - ID line occlusal and dimple gingival Mandibular Cuspid - dimple gingival 1st bicuspid - ID line occlual 2nd bicuspid - dimple gingival

CENTRAL LATERAL CUSPID 1st BICUSPID 2nd BICUSPID

BRACKET ID HGW: high gingival wing Color coded D-G: distal/gingival by quadrant M-G: mesial/gingival VS: vertical slot

OFFSET BICUSPID OPTIONS: Gingivally offset bicuspid brackets offer a larger bonding base covering more area on the occlusal one third of the buccal surface and increasing bond strength.

MINI MASTER SERIES

The Alexander* Long Term Stability System .018 .022Maxillary Torq Ang Rot M-D R/L No hook With hook No hook With hook

Central +15 +5 0 Diagonal twin .140 R 390-1214 390-1216 L 390-1215 390-1217

Lateral +9 +9 0 Hook D-G .100 R 390-1063 390-1063B 390-1073 390-1073B L 390-1064 390-1064B 390-1074 390-1074B Cuspid -3 +10 0 Lang, 6.5 mm .050 R 390-3000 390-3000B 390-3200 390-3200B L 390-3001 390-3001B 390-3201 390-3201B

1st -6 0 0 Lang, 5.5 mm .050 R/L 390-3607M 390-3607MB 390-3627M 390-3627MBBicuspid -6 0 0 OFFSET - Lang, 5.5 mm .050 R/L 390 -8637M 390-8637MB 390-8657M 390-8657MB 2nd -8 +4 0 Lang, 5.5 mm .050 R 390-3307M 390-3307MB 390-3327M 390-3327MBBicuspid L 390-3308M 390-3308MB 390-3328M 390-3328MB

-8 +4 0 OFFSET .050 R 390-8347M 390-8347MB 390-8367M 390-8367MB Lang, 5.5 mm L 390-8348M 390-8348MB 390-8368M 390-8368MB

1st -10 0 +13 Direct Bond single convertible 3.5mm R 957-870C 957-872C Molar L 958-871C 958-873C 2nd -10 0 +10 Low Profile Direct Bond 3.2mm R 951-2005C 951-2025CMolar and Distal Extension L 952-2006C 952-2026C

MandibularCentral -5 +2 0 Lang, 4.5 mm .050 R 390-3309M 390-3329M L 390-3310M 390-3330M

Lateral -5 +6 0 Lang, 4.5 mm .050 R 390-3311M 390-3311MB 390-3339M 390-3339MB L 390-3312M 390-3312MB 390-3340M 390-3340MB Cuspid -7 +6 0 Lang, 6.5 mm .050 R 390-3004 390-3004B 390-3204 390-3204B L 390-3005 390-3005B 390-3205 390-3205B 1st -7 0 0 Lang, 5.5 mm .050 R/L 390-3350M 390-3360MB 390-3351M 390-3361MBBicuspid -7 0 0 OFFSET - Lang, 5.5 mm .050 R/L 390-8350M 390-8360MB 390-8351M 390-8361MB 2nd -9 0 0 Lang, 5.5 mm .050 R/L 390-3370M 390-3380MB 390-3371M 390-3381MBBicuspid -9 0 0 OFFSET - Lang, 5.5 mm .050 R/L 390-8370M 390-8380MB 390-8371M 390-8381MB 1st -10 0 0 Mini Convertible Direct Bond 3.5mm R 955-311CM 955-313CMMolar L 956-310CM 956-312CM 2nd 0 0 +5 Low Profile Direct Bond 3.2mm R 953-3000C 953-3002CMolar with Distal Extension L 954-3001C 954-3002C