title: Direct bonding of unerupted teeth for orthodontic movement.
abstract: The surgical technique for exposing unerupted teeth by the use of direct bonding brackets has been described. Twenty unerupted teeth were successfully exposed and bracketed with direct bonding with a minimum of surgical trauma and postoperative complications while ensuring the preservation of tooth structure. Difficulties previously described in maintaining a dry field were obviated with a quick-setting adhesive and good suction technique.
mesh_terms: D001840:Dental Bonding / Q000379:methods*; D006801:Humans; D009967:Orthodontic Appliances; D010159:Palate / Q000601:surgery; D014087:Tooth Movement Techniques; D014095:Tooth, Impacted / Q000601:surgery; D014097:Tooth, Unerupted / Q000601:surgery*