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spring,

n a piece of metal having the physical characteristic that when bent it returns to its original shape.

spring, auxiliary,

n (finger spring), a short piece of wire, attached to an orthodontic appliance at one end, that serves as a lever to apply force to a tooth or teeth.

spring, coil,

n a spiral winding of fine wire attached to an orthodontic appliance.

spring, finger,

n See spring, auxiliary.