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In situ Compressive Loading and Correlative Noninvasive Imaging of the Bone-periodontal Ligament-tooth Fibrous Joint

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Double bonding system for deeply impacted tooth--a technic clinic.

Gyan P Singh¹, Pradeep Tandon¹, Dipti Shastri¹

¹Department of Orthodontics and Dentofacial Orthopedics, Faculty of Dental Sciences, King George's Medical University, Lucknow, India.

International Journal of Orthodontics (Milwaukee, Wis.)

|December 24, 2013

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A novel Double Bonding System prevents repeat surgery for impacted teeth. This technique enhances orthodontic eruption success and operator confidence by reducing patient trauma.

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Area of Science:

Dentistry
Orthodontics
Oral Surgery

Background:

The close eruption technique is standard for impacted teeth, aiming to preserve attached gingiva.
Attachment failure in this technique often necessitates re-exposure surgery, causing patient distress.

Purpose of the Study:

To introduce an innovative Double Bonding System for impacted tooth eruption.
To provide a safer, more reliable method for orthodontic eruption, minimizing patient trauma and operator uncertainty.

Main Methods:

The study describes a new technique involving the bonding of two attachments simultaneously.
This Double Bonding System is applied to facilitate the controlled eruption of impacted teeth.

Main Results:

The Double Bonding System offers a determinate and safe approach to orthodontic eruption.
This method aims to prevent the need for repeat surgical exposures, enhancing patient comfort.

Conclusions:

The Double Bonding System presents a significant advancement in managing impacted teeth.
This technique improves treatment predictability, patient experience, and operator confidence during orthodontic eruption.