Novel Approach for Anterior Space Closure: Fixed Single Wire Technique

JOURNAL TITLE: Journal of Scientific Dentistry

Author
1. Arya J Varma
2. Visweswaran Vijaykumar
3. Pazhaniswamy Manivannan
ISSN
2277-7687
DOI
10.5005/jp-journals-10083-0915
Volume
10
Issue
1
Publishing Year
2020
Pages
4
Author Affiliations
    1. Department of Orthodontics and Dentofacial Orthopedics, Indira Gandhi Institute of Dental Sciences and Hospital, Puducherry, India
    1. Department of Orthodontics, Indira Gandhi Institute of Dental Science, Puducherry, India
    1. Department of Orthodontics and Dentofacial Orthopaedics, Indira Gandhi Institute of Dental Sciences, Sri Balaji Vidyapeeth (a Deemed University), Puducherry, India
  • Article keywords
    e-chain, New wire technique, Orthodontic fixed appliance, Space closure, Spacing novel

    Abstract

    Spacing is a very common complication of anterior teeth which has to be corrected to bring perfect smile. Though spacing is a simple malocclusion to treat, knowledge about the type of spacing and treatment plan is required. Dental spacing can be due to various reasons which can be divided into developmental and physiologic causes. There are various treatment objectives available to treat spacing of the dentition such as orthodontic fixed appliances, direct and indirect veneers, crowns and bridges. In this case report, we have used a single wire fixed mechanics to close the space in anterior region. A 0.016 × 0.022 stainless steel wire with a loop mesial to canine on both sides was used in this case. The duration of the treatment was 8 weeks.

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