Management of midline diastema in an orthodontic retreatment case: A novel technique

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Case Report

Author Details : Rakesh Rao Annamaneni, Nemani Shivaram*, Ranjit Kumar Manne

Volume : 6, Issue : 4, Year : 2022

Article Page : 178-180

https://doi.org/10.18231/j.jco.2022.034

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Abstract

The purpose of this article was to describe the closure of a maxillary midline diastema that had reopened after breakage of retainers and presenting with a notable amount of root resorption. Treatment was done by placing Begg brackets and elastics on the lingual aspect of upper anterior teeth, and completed in a period of 1 month.

Keywords: Midline Diastema, Relapse, Retreatment

How to cite : Annamaneni R R, Shivaram N, Manne R K, Management of midline diastema in an orthodontic retreatment case: A novel technique. J Contemp Orthod 2022;6(4):178-180

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