Canine substitution of a missing maxillary lateral incisor in an orthodontic re-treatment case: long term follow up

  • Daniela Lupini Private practice, Italy
  • Susan M Lempert Private practice, USA
  • Mauro Cozzani Orthodontics, LUdeS Foundation Higher Education Institution, Malta
DOI: https://doi.org/10.5937/sejodr4-15206

Abstract


Introduction: This case report describes the orthodontic re-treatment of a case with a severely compromised maxillary lateralincisor requiring removal and canine substitution. The treatment included creative asymmetric treatment mechanics and a careful management of anchorage.

Case Presentation: Pre-treatment, post treatment and 5 years follow-up records are shown. The treatment outcomes proved to bestable at the follow-up with acceptable aesthetic and functional results.

Conclusion: Through careful management of anchorage it was possible to successfully use asymmetric treatment mechanics to achievea good functional occlusion.

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Published
2017/10/02
Issue
Vol. 4 No. 1 (2017)
Section
Case Report

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