Article ID | Journal | Published Year | Pages | File Type |
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3118455 | American Journal of Orthodontics and Dentofacial Orthopedics | 2008 | 9 Pages |
Abstract
There are 2 major drawbacks to the classic orthodontic-surgical approach for resolution of impacted teeth in adults: appearance and duration of treatment. This case report illustrates the lingual orthodontic treatment of an adult with an impacted maxillary canine; absolute anchorage was achieved with a miniscrew placed in the palate. The combination of invisible appliances and a nondental anchorage system is particularly useful in adults and should make treatment available to more patients.
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Authors
Stella Chaushu, Adrian Becker, Gavriel Chaushu,