title: Lingual Orthodontics: The future?
abstract: The increase in demand for adult orthodontics has been mirrored by an increased availability and demand of cosmetic appliances. This article focuses on one type of cosmetic appliance--the lingual appliance. Factors to consider in case selection as well as the advantages and disadvantages of lingual appliances are discussed. This paper also outlines the sequence of treatment using these appliances by way of two treated cases.
authors.forename: Mohammad Owaise
authors.initials: MO
authors.lastname: Sharif
authors.forename: David
authors.initials: D
authors.lastname: Waring
authors.forename: Ovais Humair
authors.initials: OH
authors.lastname: Malik
mesh_terms: D000328:Adult; D005260:Female; D005544:Forecasting; D006801:Humans; D016382:Orthodontic Appliance Design / Q000639:trends*; D009967:Orthodontic Appliances / Q000639:trends*; D014059:Tongue