Abstract
Unintended activation of bonded retainers can lead to displacement of teeth out of alveolar bone and periodontal damage. A well defined force system is needed for correction without displacing adjacent teeth towards the bony boundary. In two adult patients active bonded retainers had caused different displacement of one lower incisor and gingival recessions. Treatment aimed to improve the periodontium by moving the displaced teeth to the center of the bone prior to mucogingival surgery. Statically determinate segmented appliances were applied to generate large moments with reactive forces low enough to be neutralized by occlusion. Treatment alternatives with continuous arches were omitted due to unfavorable force systems. The displaced roots were repositioned into bone resulting in spontaneous periodontal improvement and improved prognosis for total root coverage with mucogingival surgery. Individualized appliance design can be indicated to maintain roots within the alveolar process.
Original language | English |
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Publication date | 29 Apr 2016 |
Publication status | Published - 29 Apr 2016 |
Event | American Association of Orthodontists (AAO) 2016 Annual Session - Orlando, Florida, United States Duration: 29 Apr 2016 → 3 May 2016 https://www.aaoinfo.org/meetings/2016-annual-session |
Conference
Conference | American Association of Orthodontists (AAO) 2016 Annual Session |
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Location | Orlando |
Country/Territory | United States |
City | Florida |
Period | 29/04/2016 → 03/05/2016 |
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Keywords
- Bonded retention
- Orthodontics