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[Computer-assisted occlusal finishing].

D Wiechmann1, L Wiechmann

  • 1top@lingualtechnik.de

L' Orthodontie Francaise
|August 11, 2004
PubMed
Summary

Achieving high-quality finishing for lingual braces is challenging but achievable. This article presents a procedure for excellent lingual appliance finishing without increasing clinical resources.

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Area of Science:

  • Orthodontics
  • Dental Materials Science

Context:

  • Finishing fixed appliance cases presents significant challenges in orthodontics.
  • Lingual appliance finishing demands exceptionally high standards, often increasing treatment duration.
  • Patient expectations for aesthetic outcomes are rising, emphasizing the importance of appliance finishing.

Purpose:

  • To present a procedure for achieving high-quality finishing of lingual orthodontic appliances.
  • To demonstrate that this procedure requires no greater clinical resource input than conventional labial appliances.
  • To discuss five essential factors critical for successful lingual appliance finishing.

Summary:

  • This article introduces a method for superior finishing of lingual orthodontic appliances.
  • The described procedure ensures excellent results comparable to labial appliances.
  • It details five key factors that contribute to successful treatment outcomes in lingual orthodontics.

Impact:

  • Reduces overall treatment time for lingual orthodontics.
  • Improves the efficiency of orthodontic finishing procedures.
  • Enhances the aesthetic results and patient satisfaction with lingual braces.

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