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Measuring Maxillary Posterior Tooth Movement: A Model Assessment using Palatal and Dental Superimposition
Published on: February 23, 2024
Treatment of impacted, rotated central incisors with removable appliance
Shahin Bayani1, Zahra Hashemi, Somaye Khoramian
1Orthodontic Department, Kerman Dental School, Kerman, Iran.
Abstract:
A 12-year-old girl was referred to the orthodontic department of Kerman dental school with a chief complaint of two unerupted upper left & right front teeth. Patient had no significant medical & Dental history. Intra oral and radiographic examination revealed missing of two maxillary permanent central incisors. Orthodontic treatment involved two phases: Phase 1 Impacted maxillary central incisors: surgical exposure and force eruption with removable appliance. Phase 2: whip appliance is used to correct rotation of right permanent maxillary incisor.