Open AccessMandibular incisor extraction treatment in Angle′s Class I malocclusion with peg-shaped maxillary lateral incisors
Author(s) -
Ankit Shah,
Darshit H Shah
Publication year - 2016
Publication title -
journal of orthodontic science
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
eISSN - 2278-1897
pISSN - 2278-0203
DOI - 10.4103/2278-0203.186167
Subject(s) - overjet , overbite , mandibular lateral incisor , mandibular incisor , incisor , medicine , orthodontics , malocclusion , dentistry , mandible (arthropod mouthpart) , mandibular first molar , biology , molar , botany , genus
Accurate diagnosis and treatment planning are essential for obtaining ideal treatment result in cases involving mandibular incisor extraction. This case report describes a 15-year-old female with balanced soft-tissue profile, peg-shaped maxillary lateral incisors, and moderate mandibular anterior crowding treated with a mandibular incisor extraction. Ideal overbite and overjet were achieved. "Black triangle" formation was avoided due to the bodily movement of mandibular incisors and the use of uprighting springs for ideal axial inclination of mandibular incisors. A mandibular incisor extraction can be an effective treatment option in carefully selected clinical situations.