Single Tooth Intrusion simplified with New Removable Orthodontic Appliance: Report of Two Cases
Year: 2014
Type: article
Study design: Case Report
Abstract: ABSTRACT Intrusion of single anterior tooth done by fixed orthodontic appliance is a tedious procedure for orthodontist as well as for the patient which may be quite expensive and time consuming. The use of a new modified removable orthodontic appliance is illustrated in two case reports in this article which is especially beneficial for such cases. This removable appliance is comprised of a labial bow of 21 gauge stainless steel wire with soldered high labial bow of 19 gauge stainless steel wire which has a soldered hook permitting the use of elastic. Adams clasp and pinhead clasps are used for retention of the appliance. During intrusive force application, one component is for intrusion of tooth and other component is for labial movement. This appliance is fabricated in such a manner that the labial movement is prevented by labial component of wire and is converted into pure intrusive force as much as possible. Force levels used for tooth movement are kept within physiologic limits while using this appliance. A though, this appliance is advantageous over fixed orthodontics due its simpler and quicker chair-side procedure and low cost of treatment associated with patient comfort, patient co-operation is must for the success of this therapy. How to cite this article Mittal AK, Sharma R, Garg P, Sidana A. Single Tooth Intrusion simplified with New Removable Orthodontic Appliance: Report of Two Cases. World J Dent 2014;5(4):232-236.
Source: World Journal of Dentistry
Authors: Anil Kumar Mittal, Ruchi Sharma, Pratibha Garg, Amit Sidana
Institutions: NIMS University, Saraswati Dental College and Hospital
Language: English
Subfield: Orthodontics
Field: Dentistry
Domain: Health Sciences
Open Access status: bronze
OpenAlex ID: W2313972795