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Lower Anterior Crowding Correction by a Convenient Lingual Method
Author(s) -
Gkantidis Nikolaos,
Sanoudos Matthaios
Publication year - 2013
Publication title -
journal of esthetic and restorative dentistry
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.919
H-Index - 60
eISSN - 1708-8240
pISSN - 1496-4155
DOI - 10.1111/j.1708-8240.2012.00529.x
Subject(s) - crowding , computer science , orthodontics , simple (philosophy) , dentistry , medicine , psychology , philosophy , epistemology , neuroscience
In recent years, the increased esthetic demands of patients seeking orthodontic treatment have led to the development of various esthetic appliances and techniques. Lingual orthodontics is a major expression of this necessity. Several techniques and appliances have been introduced during the years, but they usually require special equipment and manipulation to be applied to patients. In this report, we present an easy, convenient, and effective lingual method for the management of specific simple cases with mild‐to‐moderate lower anterior crowding using conventional orthodontic means. CLINICAL SIGNIFICANCE In selected cases, the presented method may provide a viable simple solution for correcting a common orthodontic problem, the lower anterior crowding, while satisfying patients' increased esthetic requirements. (J Esthet Restor Dent ••:••–••, 2012)