Lab. 9 Hawley Arch An important and very common labial bow, designed by Dr. Hawley in the 1920s to be used on the anterior teeth as a retentive and /or an active component. Components 1, Smooth curve bow (arc): starts from the mesial third of one canine to the mesial third of the canine on the other side. Its height is at the junction between the incisal and middle thirds of incisors. It must form just a light contact with the labial aspects of the anterior teeth or only with the most prominent teeth if they were mal-aligned. 2. Two U- loops: the width of the U- loop is from the junction between the mesial and middle thirds of the canine to the distal proximal surface of the canine. The height of the U- loop must extend 2 mm apical to the gingival margin of the canine. The U-loop should be 1-2 mm away from the gingival tissue to be non- traumatic. 3. Occlusal parts: the free end of the U-loop should cross over the contact area clusal part which must be very between the canine and 1" premolar to form the oc well adapted to prevent the interference with the opposing teeth. ie palate and end by 0.5 mm the mid-palatal suture. 4. Two retentive tags: they follow the curve of th vertical bend on the palate, about 2 mm. away from Uses of the Hawley arch as a retentive component 1. To increase the retention and anchorage in the anterior segment. - To construct retainers which consist of : Hawley arch on the anterior teeth, Adams clasp on the 1* molars, and acrylic base plate. These retainers are used to maintain the teeth in their position following orthodontic treatment. Uses of the Hawley arch as an active component ee Ete 1. Correction of incisors rotation (which is less that 90°) in combination with Z- spring or Recurved Z- spring (i.e. couple force system). 21il ae 2. Retraction of proclined incisors (overjet reduction) when the overjet is not more than 6 mm. The Hawley arch is not used if the overjet more than 6 mm because it is made of 0.7 mm HSSW which will apply heavy force on the incisors. 3. To close very mild spacing between the incisors by slight retraction. Adjustment When used as a retentive component, we slightly squeeze the U-loops so that the labial arc contacts the teeth lightly. Activation 1. For de-rotation: by slight squeezing of the U-loops with activation of the Z-spring or Recurved Z-spring to achieve couple force. 2. For retraction: by slight squeezing of the U-loops (so that the labial bow about 1 mm behind the labial aspect of the incisors) with 1 mm trimming of the acrylic behind the incisors to allow for their retraction. Modifications 1. Soldered Hawley arch: instead of forming occlusal part and retentive tags, a horizontal arm extends from the U-loop to the bridge of Adams clasp to be soldered there. 2. Reverse Hawley arch: here the U-loops are made closed. It is used to correct slight buccal malposition of the canine. Activation is by widening of the closed U- loop. It can also be soldered to the bridge of Adams clasp.