title: Orthodontics as an aid in adult restorative dentistry.
abstract: The important role of orthodontics and its contribution to the success of prosthetic dentistry in the adult patient is discussed. Cases undergoing restorative dental procedures, where preliminary minor tooth movement was necessary, are presented. Orthodontic treatment was limited in these cases to local malpositions and to the movement of individual teeth with simple appliances.
mesh_terms: D000328:Adult; D003442:Crowns; D003793:Dental Restoration, Permanent; D003830:Denture, Partial, Fixed; D003970:Diastema / Q000628:therapy; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008310:Malocclusion / Q000628:therapy; D009065:Mouth Rehabilitation; D009967:Orthodontic Appliances; D014087:Tooth Movement Techniques