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Correction of severe tooth rotations using clear aligners: a case report.
Gianluigi Frongia1, Tommaso Castroflorio
1gianluigi_frongia@msn.com
Australian Orthodontic Journal
|January 12, 2013
Summary
This case report demonstrates successful correction of severe dental rotations and crossbite malocclusion in an adult patient using the Invisalign system. The treatment achieved excellent dental alignment in 12 months.
Area of Science:
- Orthodontics
- Dental Technology
Background:
- Presents an adult case report on correcting malocclusion using the Invisalign system.
- Focuses on treating dental crossbite and severe tooth rotations.
Observation:
- A 27-year-old female presented with significant dental crossbite, severe lower incisor rotations (>40 degrees), and arch malalignment.
- The Invisalign system was selected for orthodontic treatment planning.
Findings:
- Treatment achieved correction of crossbite, rotations, and malalignment within 12 months.
- Overbite improved from 2.5 mm to 1 mm.
- Severe tooth rotations showed an average improvement of 2 degrees per aligner.
Implications:
- The Invisalign system effectively corrected severe dental rotations and malocclusion.
- Demonstrates the efficacy of clear aligner therapy for complex adult orthodontic cases.
