title: Orthodontic extrusion in the transitional dentition: a simple technique.
abstract: Extrusion of teeth may be necessary in cases of delayed eruption, primary retention, traumatically intruded teeth, or subgingivally fractured teeth. Removable appliances are advantageous, as anchorage is not as tooth-dependant as in the case of fixed appliances. They are cost-effective, operator friendly, and a valuable treatment option to consider in cases where extrusion of anterior teeth in the transitional dentition is necessary. The purpose of this paper was to describe a simple, cost-effective technique using a removable appliance for extrusion of incisors in the transitional dentition.
authors.affiliation: School of Dental Science, Trinity College, University of Dublin, Dublin, Ireland.
authors.forename: Laura J
authors.initials: LJ
authors.lastname: Darby
authors.forename: Therese M
authors.initials: TM
authors.lastname: Garvey
authors.forename: Anne C
authors.initials: AC
authors.lastname: O'Connell
mesh_terms: D002648:Child; D003362:Cost-Benefit Analysis; D003818:Dentition, Mixed; D005671:Fused Teeth / Q000601:surgery; D006801:Humans; D007180:Incisor / Q000002:abnormalities / Q000473:pathology; D008297:Male; D008437:Maxilla; D052280:Orthodontic Anchorage Procedures / Q000295:instrumentation; D016382:Orthodontic Appliance Design; D009968:Orthodontic Appliances, Removable; D050793:Orthodontic Extrusion / Q000295:instrumentation / Q000379:methods*; D013314:Stress, Mechanical; D014081:Tooth Extraction; D014094:Tooth, Deciduous / Q000002:abnormalities; D014097:Tooth, Unerupted / Q000628:therapy