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Shilpa M Kendre¹, Khushbu D Agrawal¹, Suresh K Kangane²

¹Postgraduate Student, Department of Orthodontics and Dentofacial Orthopedics, Maharashtra Institute of Dental Sciences and Research, Latur, Maharashtra, India.

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Summary

Aligning ectopic incisors and canines is difficult. This study introduces the

Keywords:

E-chains Indirect ligature ties Piggyback

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Area of Science:

Dentistry
Orthodontics

Background:

Ectopic incisors and canines present significant orthodontic alignment challenges.
Current alignment techniques include indirect ties, E-chains, and piggy-back methods, often proving time-consuming.

Purpose of the Study:

To present an effective and efficient technique for aligning palatally or lingually placed teeth.
To describe the 'slingshot' method through two clinical case reports.

Main Methods:

Utilized the 'slingshot' method for orthodontic alignment of ectopic teeth.
Documented the application and outcomes in two distinct patient cases.

Main Results:

The 'slingshot' method proved to be a simple and rapid technique.
The method was operator-friendly and well-tolerated by patients.

Conclusions:

The 'slingshot' method offers an effective alternative for aligning ectopic incisors and canines.
This technique simplifies the orthodontic treatment of palatally or lingually displaced teeth.