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Relapse of a maxillary median diastema: closure and permanent retention
Claudia Trindade Mattos1, Dayanne Lopes da Silva, Antonio Carlos de Oliveira Ruellas
1Department of Orthodontics, Federal University of Rio de Janeiro, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.
Abstract:
The purpose of this article was to describe the closure of a maxillary median diastema of a 26-year-old woman that had been corrected before during orthodontic treatment but reopened after dental trauma in a car accident. A clear esthetic device made from a tray like those used for home bleaching was used, providing a comfortable, nearly undetectable, and efficient solution. A permanent fixed retainer was bonded again to the maxillary central incisors to prevent relapse.
