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Esthetic considerations in adult orthodontic treatment
Current Opinion in Cosmetic Dentistry
|January 1, 1993
Abstract:
The use of orthodontics to correct dental malocclusions and enhance the cosmetic appearance in the adult patient is evaluated. A review of the current literature highlights the latest materials and techniques in adult orthodontics. A categorization of the diagnostic variables involved and the therapeutic options available is presented. Alignment, sagittal, vertical, transverse, and soft-tissue discrepancies, as well as future considerations, are discussed.