Open AccessReport of a Class I bimaxillary dental protrusion case with extraction of first premolars treated with Clarity™ SL MBT appliances
Author(s) -
Hugo Trevisi,
Renata Trevisi,
Larry Christensen
Publication year - 2013
Publication title -
apos trends in orthodontics
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
eISSN - 2321-4600
pISSN - 2321-1407
DOI - 10.4103/2321-1407.119097
Subject(s) - clarity , dentistry , medicine , orthodontics , extraction (chemistry) , class (philosophy) , computer science , chemistry , biochemistry , chromatography , artificial intelligence
Bimaxillary protrusion cases are common in orthodontic practice. For the best facial outcome, the biomechanics can often be challenging. A class I bimaxillary protrusion case is presented below illustrating the careful application of extractions and bracket prescription. The case highlights how self-ligating brackets and high precision bracket positioning can reduce the need for additional anchorage