title: A sectional approach to the alignment of ectopic maxillary canines.
abstract: A sectional fixed appliance is described for the alignment of ectopic maxillary canines. This system has a number of advantages over conventionally employed mechanics. These include both good aesthetics and optimal tooth alignment.
authors.affiliation: Department of Child Dental Health, Leeds Dental Institute, Clarendon Way, U.K.
authors.forename: D P
authors.initials: DP
authors.lastname: Roberts-Harry
authors.forename: N W
authors.initials: NW
authors.lastname: Harradine
mesh_terms: D000202:Activator Appliances; D000293:Adolescent; D003481:Cuspid; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008310:Malocclusion / Q000628:therapy; D016382:Orthodontic Appliance Design; D016910:Orthodontic Brackets; D009969:Orthodontic Wires; D014079:Tooth Eruption, Ectopic / Q000628:therapy*; D014087:Tooth Movement Techniques / Q000295:instrumentation / Q000379:methods*; D014095:Tooth, Impacted / Q000601:surgery / Q000628:therapy*