Speed and control!

Clinical experience and engineering

for foreseeable results

The SWING philosophy

What is SWING?

breakthroughs in physiological materials in the

anti-protrusion system, or upper anterior fron-

The SWING philosophy arose 14 years ago as

search for simpler orthodontics. On the basis of

tal torque, by exerting greater control over this

a logical evolution of the straight wire, combi-

an in-depth understanding of the straight wire,

segment. As a result, experienced professio-

ning clinical experience and results with signi-

the appliance has been equipped with the pa-

nals find the SWING appliance to be a highly

ficant breakthroughs in materials efficacy. The

rameters required to avoid the problems asso-

useful tool for achieving their objectives faster

goal: Faster, more physiological and simpler

ciated with conventional appliances as much as

and more easily, whereas less experienced pro-

treatments.

possible. Taking maximum advantage of the be-

fessionals find that it helps them to prevent sim-

Based on an in-depth understanding of the

neficial effects of low friction and continual light

ple cases becoming more complicated.

straight wire, its behaviour has been linked to

forces, the SWING appliance provides greater

the diagnosis to formulate a repetitive guideline

control wherever required and less friction whe-

Safety and speed in the lower arch

that can be summarised as: The same thing

re it is most beneficial.

All types of straight wire can be used to align

will occur every time we come across a simi-

In order to obtain the required stable functio-

anterior overcrowding. However, in those cases

lar case. This simplified diagnosis allows us to

nal occlusion and a good overbite and overjet

where no extraction is performed, the lower

anticipate how the appliance will behave and

in the anterior segment, the SWING appliance

incisors always tend to protrude, thus genera-

therefore to plan for the appearance of possible

minimises traditional problems such as highly

ting an open bite. Likewise, in cases with lower

complications beforehand.

undesirable bite opening, by way of a lower

extractions, the canines tend to be rotated and

The possible final functional occlusion is de-

mesially inclined, thus meaning that closure of

termined on the basis of a limited number of

the space requires a long period of time, espe-

parameters, the shape of the arch and the con-

cially when the overcrowding does not fill the

vergence of the maxillae in order to progress

extraction space.

directly towards the objective from the onset of

treatment.

Due to its importance in protecting the anterior

segment, the SWING appliance places special
emphasis on controlling the canine by providing

What is the SWING appliance?

The SWING appliance is the result of many
years of clinical experience combined with major

Initial case

it with a negative torque. This relationship beBioQuick

Alignment phase

BioPassive

tween canine control and negative torque on

Levelling phase

Work phase

Initial case: overbite with normal occlusion

Alignment phase: .016 low force arch overbite

Levelling phase: .018 x .025 BioTorque arch

overbite

Work phase: .018 x .025 steel DKL arch

(overbite)

Initial case: right side, normal occlusion.

Alignment phase: .016 low force arch right

side

Levelling phase: .018 x .025 BioTorque arch

(right side)

Work phase: .018 x .025 steel DKL arch (left

side)

Initial case: left side, normal occlusion.

Alignment phase: .016 low force arch left side

Levelling phase: .018 x .025 BioTorque arch

(left side)

Work phase: .018 x .025 steel DKL arch

(right side)

the incisors means that, in cases with no ex-

Control and aesthetics in the upper arch

Straight towards the objective

traction, overcrowding is resolved over the

Class II skeletal is widely considered to be one

The SWING philosophy pursues a final objec-

whole arch, thus improving the inter-canine wi-

of the most frequent complications, and as

tive, namely stable functional occlusion from

dth without incisor protrusion. In the case of ex-

such the first pre-molars often need to be ex-

the very onset of treatment, thus meaning that

tractions, the canine is rapidly straightened and

tracted to resolve this problem. In such cases,

a number of phases have to be followed: Align-

distalised, thus leaving space for the anterior

the upper incisors almost always present a loss

ment, levelling, finishing. The SWING appliance

overcrowding over the whole arch and closing

of torque that means the crowns are towards

allows each phase to be undertaken without

the spaces almost completely at a very early

the palate and the roots towards the vestibular,

needing to stop or change its objective. Thus,

treatment stage.

out of the spongy bone.

the availability of an auxiliary slot allows us to

The availability of self-ligating brackets with very

The SWING appliance combats this situation

an included canine or straightening of a molar,

low friction values, together with minimum-

by controlling the anterior segment, with a ne-

without having to deviate from that phases ob-

force and -friction arches, allows us to work

gative angulation of the canine and increased

jective.

with active .018-slot BioQuick SWING Brac-

torque on the upper incisors to ensure that the

kets in the anterior sector in order to ensure

canine is rapidly straightened and distalised and

greater control without compromising mecha-

that the incisors enter spongy bone as soon as

nical efficacy and speed. In contrast, passive

possible, taking the roots to the palatine, occu-

self-ligating brackets are used in the posterior

pying more space and helping to close the ex-

segment to reduce frictional forces when clo-

traction spaces sooner.

handle specific situations, such as release of

sing spaces.
In order to ensure a wide parabolic arch, which
is synonymous of facial aesthetics, particularly
in adults, the upper SWING appliance is designed with active .022-slot BioQuick SWING
Brackets on the anterior face for greater control
and passive brackets in the posterior segment
to reduce the time required to close the space.

Double-key steel arches

Re-levelling phase

Seating phase

Double-key steel arches (4-KL) Swing technique

Order No.

inch

size

content

254-2640

.016 x. 022

26 mm

10

254-2840

.016 x .022

28 mm

10

254-3040

.016 x .022

30 mm

10

254-3240

.016 x .022

32 mm

10

254-2646

.018 x .025

26 mm

10

254-2846

.018 x .025

28 mm

10

254-3046

.018 x .025

30 mm

10

254-3446

.018 x .025

34 mm

10

254-3646

.018 x .025

36 mm

10

254-3846

.018 x .025

38 mm

10

254-4046

.018 x .025

40 mm

10

Ordering information
BioQuick Brackets SWING System
M A X I L L A R Y

Slot .022

733-0201

733-0101

732-0101

732-0201

735P0511

731P0511

731-0311

730-0311

730P0511

734P0511

Torque
Angulation
In/Out
Rotation

0
0
0,75

-7
0
0,75
2 distal

-2
+11
0,9
4 mesial

+10
+8
1,5

+17
+4
1,1

+17
+4
1,1

+10
+8
1,5

-2
+11
0,9
4 mesial

-7
0
0,75
2 distal

0
0
0,75

Torque
Angulation
In/Out
Rotation

-22
0
1,05
4 distal

-17
0
1,05
4 distal

-11
+7
1,3
2 mesial

-6
0
1,6

-6
0
1,6

-6
0
1,6

-6
0
1,6

-11
+7
1,3
2 mesial

-17
0
1,05
4 distal

-22
0
1,05
4 distal

732-1203

732-1203

732-1203

732-1203

731P1613

731P1513

731-1413

730-1413

730P1513

730P1613

MANDIBULAR

Slot .018

1 case

5 cases

706-1090

706-1091

1 case

3 cases

QuicKlear + BioQuick Brackets SWING System

QuicKlear: OK / Maxillary 55, UK / Mandibular 33 BioQuick: UK / Mandibular 5445

M A X I L L A R Y

Slot .022

C733-0201

C733-0101

C732-0101

C732-0201

C731-0511

C731-0511

C731-0311

C730-0311

C730-0511

C730-0511

Torque
Angulation
In/Out
Rotation

-7
0
0,9
2 distal

-7
0
0,9
2 distal

-2
+11
0,9
4 mesial

+10
+8
1,5

+17
+4
1,1

+17
+4
1,1

+10
+8
1,5

-2
+11
0,9
4 mesial

-7
0
0,9
2 distal

-7
0
0,9
2 distal

Torque
Angulation
In/Out
Rotation

-22
0
1,05
4 distal

-17
0
1,05
4 distal

-11
+7
1,3
2 mesial

-6
0
1,6

-6
0
1,6

-6
0
1,6

-6
0
1,6

-11
+7
1,3
2 mesial

-17
0
1,05
4 distal

-22
0
1,05
4 distal

C732-1203

C732-1203

C732-1203

C732-1203

731-1613

731-1513

C731-1413

C730-1413

730-1513

730-1613

MiniSprint Brackets SWING System

Infoblatt Nr. 199/03.2012

MANDIBULAR

Slot .018

M A X I L L A R Y

Slot .022

780-0201

780-0101

779-0101

779-0201

788-0501

788-0501

788-0301

787-0301

787-0501

787-0501

Torque
Angulation
In/Out
Rotation

-7
0
0,9
2 distal

-7
0
0,9
2 distal

-2
+11
0,9
4 mesial

+10
+8
1,5

+17
+4
1,0

+17
+4
1,0

+10
+8
1,5

-2
+11
0,9
4 mesial

-7
0
0,9
2 distal

-7
0
0,9
2 distal

Torque
Angulation
In/Out
Rotation

-22
0
0,7
4 distal

-17
0
0,7
4 distal

-10
+7
0,9
2 mesial

-6
0
1,5

-6
0
1,5

-6
0
1,5

-6
0
1,5

-10
+7
0,9
2 mesial

-17
0
0,7
4 distal

-22
0
0,7
4 distal

780-1203

780-1203

780-1203

780-1203

788-1603

788-1503

788-1403

787-1403

787-1503

787-1603

MANDIBULAR

Slot .018

Bernhard Frster GmbH Westliche Karl-Friedrich-Strae 151 75172 Pforzheim Germany

Phone + 49 7231 459-0 Fax + 49 7231 459-102 info@forestadent.com www.forestadent.com

C706-1094 C706-1095

1 case

5 cases

706-1092

706-1093