Correction of bimaxillary protrusion with four first premolar extractions and T-Loop mechanics: A case report
https://doi.org/10.47895/amp.vi0.4015
- Author:
I Gusti Aju Wahju Ardani
1
;
Fakhma Zakki Ramadhani
1
;
Rizqie Widira Arvianti
1
Author Information
1. Department of Orthodontics, Faculty of Dental Medicine, Universitas Airlangga, Surabaya, Indonesia
- Publication Type:Case Reports
- Keywords:
Bimaxillary protrusion;
Frictionless mechanics;
Extraction;
Space closure
- From:
Acta Medica Philippina
2022;56(17):82-88
- CountryPhilippines
- Language:English
-
Abstract:
Bimaxillary protrusion is a condition characterized by proclined upper and lower incisors with an increased
prominence of the lips. This is a case of a 18-year-old with bimaxillary protrusion, mild crowding on the maxilla
and mandible, and mandibular dental midline shift to the left by 1 mm. The four first premolars were extracted
using a pre-adjusted bracket. This bracket had in-built prescriptions of torque, tip, and in-out for orthodontic cases. There were three pre-adjusted orthodontic bracket systems: Andrews, Roth, and MBT. T-loop was also used to achieve controlled space closure. After 26 months of orthodontic treatment, the patient’s profile was straighter and a pleasant smile was achieved at the end of treatment.
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