A removable appliance to extrude teeth.
A simple removable appliance to effect minor tooth extrusion of anterior teeth is described and its use is illustrated. This technique uses a labial bow in conjunction with a composite resin button bonded to the labial surface of the tooth or teeth to be extruded.
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Department of Orthodontics, National University of Singapore, Faculty of Dentistry, National University Hospital.
D000328:Adult; D002648:Child; D006801:Humans; D007180:Incisor; D009968:Orthodontic Appliances, Removable; D009969:Orthodontic Wires; D014078:Tooth Eruption; D014087:Tooth Movement Techniques / Q000379:methods*