Orthodontic extrusion in the transitional dentition: a simple technique.
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.
Darby
Laura J
LJ
School of Dental Science, Trinity College, University of Dublin, Dublin, Ireland.
Garvey
Therese M
TM
O'Connell
Anne C
AC
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