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1National University of Singapore, Faculty of Dentistry, Lower Kent Ridge Road, Singapore 0511.
Quintessence International (Berlin, Germany : 1985)
|September 14, 2010
Summary
Enamel stripping and spring aligners can effectively correct mandibular incisor crowding in young adults with good overall occlusion. This minimally invasive approach creates space for alignment using removable appliances.
Area of Science:
- Dentistry
- Orthodontics
- Dental Aesthetics
Background:
- Mandibular incisor irregularity is common in young adults with otherwise good occlusion.
- Creating space for alignment is often necessary for optimal dental aesthetics and function.
Purpose of the Study:
- To review enamel stripping methods for creating space in the mandibular incisor region.
- To describe a preferred enamel stripping technique and spring aligner modifications for correcting anterior crowding.
Main Methods:
- Enamel stripping (interproximal enamel reduction) in the mandibular incisor area.
- Utilizing mandibular sectional removable appliances, known as spring aligners, for tooth movement.
Main Results:
- Enamel stripping provides sufficient space for aligning crowded mandibular incisors.
- Spring aligners offer a viable, removable appliance solution for general practitioners to manage anterior crowding.
Conclusions:
- Enamel stripping combined with spring aligners is an effective treatment for mandibular anterior crowding.
- This approach allows for aesthetic improvement and functional correction in young adult patients.
