Which Torque Prescription is Best for You?

Choosing the torque prescription which is most appropriate for your practice is the most critical decision once a new appliance has been selected. We at SPEED System Orthodontics realize how perplexing this decision may be and have simplified the selection process through the formulation of 4 torque prescriptions. These formulations - the Hanson Prescription, the Regular Prescription, the Medium Prescription, and the High Prescription - reflect the most current philosophies in orthodontics and each is being used successfully in many SPEED practices.

The Hanson Prescription

Available in .018" or .022"

The Hanson Prescription, formulated and used by the inventor and developer of the SPEED appliance, Dr. G.H. Hanson, reflects more than two decades of exhaustive research and clinical experience with the SPEED Appliance. This is the prescription of choice for those clinicians who want to fully immerse themselves in the SPEED philosophy.

The Regular Prescription - Roth*

Available in .018" or .022"

The Regular Torque Prescription has evolved from, and is the SPEED System equivalent of, a popular torque selection: The Roth* Prescription. This prescription is ideal for those clinicians who want to experience the benefits of the SPEED Appliance yet prefer the fine results produced by the Roth* formulation.

The Medium Torque Prescription - MBT**

Available in .018" or .022"

The Medium Torque Prescription has evolved from, and is the SPEED System equivalent of, a popular torque selection: The MBT** Prescription. This prescription has been formulated specifically for those clinicians who want more labial crown torque on upper anteriors and more lingual crown torque on lower anteriors. This prescription is being used in many SPEED practices and is a most popular prescription.

The High Prescription - Bio Progressive / Ricketts

Available in .018" or .022"

The High Torque Prescription has been formulated specifically for those clinicians who subscribe to the Bio-Progressive philosophy. This prescription is the SPEED System equivalent of the standard Bio-Progressive formulation and is being used in many SPEED practices.

Every user is free to customize their prescription by selecting the appropriate values from the provided chart.
* Does not imply endorsement
** MBT is a trademark of 3M/Unitek