Treatment of complications related to bonded retainers

Morten Godtfredsen Laursen, Mette Rylev, Birte Melsen

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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 languageEnglish
Publication date29 Apr 2016
Publication statusPublished - 29 Apr 2016
EventAmerican Association of Orthodontists (AAO) 2016 Annual Session - Orlando, Florida, United States
Duration: 29 Apr 20163 May 2016
https://www.aaoinfo.org/meetings/2016-annual-session

Conference

ConferenceAmerican Association of Orthodontists (AAO) 2016 Annual Session
LocationOrlando
Country/TerritoryUnited States
CityFlorida
Period29/04/201603/05/2016
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Keywords

  • Bonded retention
  • Orthodontics

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