Treatment of a Horizontally Impacted and Dilacerated Maxillary Central Incisor and an Impacted Canine
10.5856/JKDS.2021.14.1.40
- Author:
Seong-Hun KIM
1
;
Kyu-Rhim CHUNG
;
Eui-Hwan HWANG
;
Gerald NELSON
Author Information
1. Department of Orthodontics, Graduate School, Kyung Hee University, Seoul, Korea
- Publication Type:CASE REPORT
- From:Journal of Korean Dental Science
2021;14(1):40-45
- CountryRepublic of Korea
- Language:English
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Abstract:
During orthodontic treatment of impacted teeth, use of appropriate anchorage against the traction force is important. Tooth anchorage with multi-bracket appliances is commonly used but sometimes it causes unwanted movements of adjacent teeth. Skeletal anchorage devices are therefore considered to minimize such side effects. Still their survival rate and positioning are highly limited according to the bone density and the interradicular space. This case report presents a case of two impacted teeth, one of which is dilacerated and horizontally angulated. Using the microplate with short screws and a bendable neck, negative effects on adjacent teeth were minimized and impacted teeth were repositioned with good stability.
