In daily life, we encounter friction. Orthodontics is also affected by friction. Friction is undesirable in many therapeutic circumstances. Therefore, reducing friction is necessary to reduce treatment duration and decrease any side effects. The vast array of sliding system appliance combinations makes it extremely difficult to create a force system that is ideal for tooth movement. Before making judgements, every clinician must weigh the benefits and drawbacks of friction mechanics and be aware of the underlying biomechanics.

Today's culture has an increased awareness and concern regarding facial aesthetics. Orthodontic patients, their parents, and practitioners are concerned with the effect of treatment on facial form and facial harmony. Whatever the treatment, the bottom line is optimum aesthetics and stability of results of treatment outcome. The success of camou age treatment approach depends on the severity of underlying sagittal discrepancy. Therefore, the clinician should assess the case carefully for camou age approach for the underlying skeletal discrepancy to plan treatment mechanics and strike a balance...

An attractive smile reflects warmth, contentment, health and self-worth. It can enhance the personal and professional relationships and actually inspires others. Smile is determined not only in the perception of facial attractiveness, but also with the perception of one's psychological characteristics. After receiving an aesthetic treatment, patient's self-esteem and quality of life can be improved.The ideal components of the smile should be considered not as rigid boundaries, but as artistic guidelines to help orthodontists treat individual patients who are highly aware of smile esthetics....