Embodiments of the present invention are directed to an orthodontic system and associated method that provides complete and predictable control of tooth movement. Such complete and predictable control of tooth movement affords a practitioner with a means to develop arches and to direct tooth movement. To this end, embodiments of the present invention provide an efficient and effective component system and method of use for addressing commonly encountered treatment problems. These common problems include but are not limited to maxillary labial crown torque (dumping), mandibular labial crown torque (dumping), protrusion of the upper or lower lip, incomplete coupling of the anterior teeth, case finishing and lingual dumping of mandibular molars.