1/6. Orthodontic-prosthetic treatment to replace maxillary incisors exfoliated because of improper use of orthodontic elastics: a case report.This article describes the iatrogenic exfoliation of maxillary central incisors following the improper use of orthodontic elastic bands. The unsecured rubber band had migrated apically and caused an almost "bloodless extraction" of both maxillary central incisors. A combined orthodontic-prosthetic solution was used to replace the lost incisors.- - - - - - - - - - ranking = 1keywords = extraction (Clic here for more details about this article) |
2/6. Lower incisor extraction in Class I and Class II malocclusions: case reports.After a brief discussion of the indications/contraindications of extracting lower incisors as part of orthodontic treatment, five case reports are presented. These cases highlight that extracting lower incisors can be an accepted orthodontic option, not only in compromised class III treatments, but also in Class I and Class II malocclusions.- - - - - - - - - - ranking = 4keywords = extraction (Clic here for more details about this article) |
3/6. Preserving pulpal health of a geminated maxillary lateral incisor through multidisciplinary care.AIM: To report the multidisciplinary care of an unaesthetic geminated maxillary lateral incisor tooth, which allowed its preservation in the mouth. SUMMARY: Preoperative examination of an unsightly geminated maxillary lateral incisor (tooth 22) demonstrated two pulp chambers and open apices, with normal pulp sensitivity responses. At surgery, a periodontal mucoperiosteal flap was reflected and the distal part of the geminated tooth was removed. The exposed root canal of the preserved tooth was sealed with mineral trioxide aggregate (MTA). The extraction socket and osseous defect was grafted with decalcified freeze-dried bone allograft (DFDBA) before flap closure. During follow-up, distal caries in tooth 22 and a diastema between tooth 22 and 23 were managed with composite resin restorations. Forty-two months postoperatively, normal thermal and electrical pulp sensitivity tests confirmed pulp health. Convincing apexogenesis and dentinogenesis of the developing root was confirmed by radiographic examination. Acceptable periodontal health including 3-4 mm clinical probing depths was achieved. Optimizing aesthetics and occlusion was accomplished without orthodontic treatment.- - - - - - - - - - ranking = 1keywords = extraction (Clic here for more details about this article) |
4/6. Extraction versus periodontal-orthodontic treatment: a case report.This paper reports the management of a patient with severe localized periodontitis accompanied by drifting and extrusion of a central incisor. Although the traditional treatment approach to this condition often includes extraction and prosthetic replacement, the approach presented here provides an alternative to extraction by combining periodontal and orthodontic treatment.- - - - - - - - - - ranking = 2keywords = extraction (Clic here for more details about this article) |
5/6. Treatment of a patient with a mutilated Class II, Division 1 malocclusion and a dolichofacial skeletal pattern.The purpose of this case report is to present a description of the diagnosis and treatment to ABO standards of a patient with a mutilated Angle's Class II, Division 1 malocclusion, complicated by anterior dental crowding, and a dolichofacial skeletal pattern. Treatment involved extraction of the maxillary first premolars, lingual arches to enhance anchorage, and J-hook headgear to retract the maxillary anterior segments.- - - - - - - - - - ranking = 1keywords = extraction (Clic here for more details about this article) |
6/6. Congenitally missing teeth: an alternative approach for space closure.While closing the large bilateral spaces caused by either the extraction of molar teeth or the congenitally absence of premolar in the lower arch, the important point is to move the teeth bodily and avoid tipping as much as possible. For this purpose an alternative orthodontic treatment approach can be the use of Lingual Functional Appliance which mesially moves the mandibular molar teeth bodily and also shortens the fixed orthodontic treatment time.- - - - - - - - - - ranking = 1keywords = extraction (Clic here for more details about this article) |