Comprehensive Orthodontic Treatment in a Middle-Aged Patient with Missing Maxillary Left First Premolar: A Case Report
10.5856/JKDS.2018.11.1.32
- Author:
Sun Mi KWON
1
;
Hyoung Seon BAIK
;
Sung Hwan CHOI
Author Information
1. Department of Orthodontics, Institute of Craniofacial Deformity, Yonsei University College of Dentistry, Seoul, Korea. selfexam@yuhs.ac
- Publication Type:Case Report
- Keywords:
Adult;
Miniscrew;
Orthodontic treatment;
Protraction
- MeSH:
Adult;
Bicuspid;
Crowding;
Female;
Humans;
Middle Aged;
Molar;
Tooth
- From:Journal of Korean Dental Science
2018;11(1):32-41
- CountryRepublic of Korea
- Language:English
-
Abstract:
As the adult population continues to increase, orthodontic treatment for adult patients is becoming more common. This case report describes comprehensive orthodontic treatment of a middle-aged patient with closure of the extraction space without prosthetic restoration. A 55-year-old woman with her maxillary left first premolar extracted because of a periodontal problem, wanted to close the space with orthodontic treatment. Since she had generalized crowding and mild skeletal discrepancy, we planned comprehensive orthodontic treatment, including closure of the extraction space by protraction of the left maxillary molars using miniscrews and aesthetic alignment of anterior teeth. The total treatment period was 28 months. As a result of these treatments, the extraction space was successfully closed, good tooth alignment and satisfactory occlusion were achieved.
