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27 1:00 pm: IAO Poland Section Webinar; 1 Hour CE For Members 1:00 pm: IAO Poland Section Webinar; 1 Hour CE For Members 1:00 pm – 2:00 pm March 27, 2026 Read more

By Dr. Adrian J. Palencar, MUDr, MAGD, IBO, FADI, FPFA, FICD

When the reciprocal force for closing the larger space is applied at the level of the bracket, an undesirable tipping of the teeth– distal and mesial will occur. The force is applied some distance from the Center of resistance – thus creating a moment of the force.

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