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Item Utility Arches in Orthodontics - Case Reports.(2011-01) A, Rakesh; Reddy, G Vijay; Reddy, V DeepthiUtility arches, originally designed by Ricketts as a part of his Bioprogressive therapy, are one of the most versatile auxiliary arch wires. They can be used for a wide variety of orthodontic tooth movements including protraction, retraction, intrusion and to hold teeth passively. They are also called as 2 x 4 appliances and can be used in both permanent and mixed dentitions. Their construction and applications are well illustrated with case reports.