ORTHODONTICS AND DENTOFACIAL ORTHOPEDICS

CASE 1: 18 YEAR OLD Female patient visited our clinic to seek help to correct her forwardly placed teeth & improve her smile. We noted that she had bi-maxillary protrusion with Moderate crowding in both the arches. Therapeutic extractions were advised for Orthodontic Management. Space Closure was achieved using Sliding Mechanics. All the Treatment Objectives were fulfilled.The patient was very happy to appreciate that her profile & smile had improved.

     

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CASE 2: Mini-Implants are here to stay in Orthodontics. It has pushed the boundaries of the Envelope of Discrepancy. The following clinical case was completed in 33 orthodontic appointments; showing that a surgical case could be treated satisfactorily with Mini-implant supported Orthodontics.

     

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CASE 3: Mini-Implants have recently changed the way how patients are being treated with Orthodontics. It has pushed the boundaries of the Envelope of Discrepancy. Some patients have a mental block towards Orthognathic surgical correction of malocclusion, in spite of proper guidance and education. For such patients, Mini implants are a dream come true. The following clinical case was completed in 24 orthodontic appointments; showing that a surgical case could be treated satisfactorily with Mini-implant supported Orthodontics.

CASE 4: 19yr old female came with complaint of mal-aligned tooth. On examination and investigation maxillary arch constriction with posterior bilateral crossbite observed. MARPE appliance is inserted to correct maxillary constriction.