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Use of tip-edge in vertically growing individuaI-a case report
International Journal of Orthodontics (Milwaukee, Wis.)
|March 20, 2014
Summary
The Tip-Edge technique offers controlled vertical correction in orthodontics. This case report demonstrates its successful application in managing a vertically growing patient with proclined incisors and mild crowding.
Area of Science:
- Orthodontics and Dentofacial Orthopedics
- Biomaterials Science
Background:
- Vertical skeletal discrepancies present a common challenge in orthodontic treatment.
- The straight wire technique, while effective, can sometimes offer limited control over vertical dimension.
- The Tip-Edge technique is an alternative orthodontic approach that may provide enhanced control over vertical growth.
Observation:
- A case report involving a patient with a vertically growing facial pattern.
- The patient presented with mild crowding and proclined upper and lower incisors.
- Skeletal Class I malocclusion was diagnosed.
Findings:
- The Tip-Edge technique was employed to manage the vertical growth component.
- Controlled vertical correction was achieved using the Tip-Edge appliance.
- Successful resolution of proclination and crowding was observed.
Implications:
- The Tip-Edge technique demonstrates potential for effective vertical control in orthodontics.
- This approach may be beneficial for patients with vertical growth patterns and proclined incisors.
- Further research into the Tip-Edge technique's efficacy in managing vertical discrepancies is warranted.
