Korean J Orthod.  2000 Aug;30(4):377-386.

Treatment of patients with midline discrepancies using three-piece basal archwire

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  • 1Department of Orthodontics, College of Dentistry, Pusan National University, Korea.

Abstract

At the finishing stage, the use of asymmetric elastics to treat mild skeletal and dental midline discrepancies often creates several side effects such as canted occlusal plane, tipped incisors and anesthetic results. This report presents the clinical cases with midline discrepancies, following a differential diagnosis, optimal mechanics, and considerations in treatment. Differential diagnosis and treatment mechanics with three-piece basal archwire can obtain predictable midline correction with minimal side effects.

Keyword

three-piece basal archwire; midline discrepancy; asymmetry; blomechanics; three-plece basal archwire

MeSH Terms

Dental Occlusion
Diagnosis, Differential
Humans
Incisor
Mechanics
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