Year: 2024
Type: article
Study design: Case Report
Abstract: In upper dentition midline diastema is a common aesthetic problem. various causes of midline diastema such as Proclination of the upper labial segment, a large frenum, a missing tooth, peg lateral, midline supernumerary teeth, or other such as a self-inflicted pathology by tongue piercing. This specific diastema has been attributed to genetic and environmental factors, even though it is often a normal feature of growth, especially in primary and mixed dentition Aetiology of midline diastema is multifactorial. The primary etiological reason for midline spacing is high frenal attachment. The midline diastema can be closed with a combination of frenectomy and orthodontic therapy, which may help improve stability and relapse. Various treatment modalities are implemented to bring about closure of the diastema one of them is M spring was fabricated, activated and ligated initially with round arch wire followed by rectangular arch wire. After four months of treatment, the diastema was successfully closed. This approach uses less inventory and is efficient and effective
Language: English
Subfield: Orthodontics
Field: Dentistry
Domain: Health Sciences
Open Access status: hybrid
OpenAlex ID: W4405808039