Catalog Pages - American Orthodontics

Dr. Wick Alexander (center) with (from left to right)
Drs. Chuck, Moody, Cliff, and Moody Alexander.
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the Alexander Principles System
The Alexander Principles System
In the world of Evidenced Based Orthodontics, few systems stand on the
mountain of data that supports the Alexander LTS System. For over 30
years the Alexander 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.
Beautiful Finish
Just about anyone can fl y a plane, but landing one…that’s a different story. Orthodontics is similar. Moving teeth isn’t complicated,
but proper alignment and occlusion is what distinguishes orthodontists as specialists with the knowledge and skill to begin and
fi nish treatment just as a skilled pilot takes off and lands a plane.
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 fi nish with proper occlusion in minimal time.
Stable Finish
What 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 fi ne-tune rotations, control labial fl aring, separate the
lower incisal roots, and unravel the teeth quickly and precisely. Since the lowers are in place very early in treatment, they settle and
stabilize long before retention is even a consideration.
Alexander LTS System Arch Wire Recommendations
TYPE UPPER LOWER TREATMENT PHASE
.017 x .025 Therma-Ti Lite 857-943A W 857-953A W Initial treatment wire
.016 Force I NiTi 857-506A W 857-516A W Initial treatment wire
.016 x .022 8 Stranded 857-902A 857-912A OPTIONAL Initial treatment wire
.017 x .025 8 Stranded 857-903A 857-913A OPTIONAL Initial treatment wire
.017 x .025 Twist Wire 857-236A 857-256A OPTIONAL Initial treatment wire
.016 Stainless Steel 853-236A W 853-246A W Transitional non-extraction space closure
.016 x .022 Stainless Steel 853-201A W 853-221A W Transitional arch leveling
.016 x .022 Force I NiTi 857-541A W 857-551A W Transitional arch leveling
.017 x .017 Force I NiTi 857-603A W 857-613A W Transitional arch leveling
.017 x .025 Force I NiTi 857-537A W 857-547A W Transitional arch leveling
.017 x .025 Beta Titanium 857-672A W 857-682A W Transitional arch leveling
.019 x .025 Beta Titanium 857-674A W 857-684A W Transitional arch leveling -.022 user
.017 x .025 Stainless Steel 853-204A W 853-224A W Transitional extraction space closure/fi nishing
Add “W” to part number for
individually packaged arch wires
.019 x .025 Stainless Steel 853-207A W 853-227A W Transitional extraction space closure/fi nishing - .022 User
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