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The Use Of Orthodontic Elastomeric Ligatures And Composite Resin As An Alternative To Orthodontic Treatment In Closing Maxillary Anterior Spacing: A Case Report, Apinya Namkarunarunroj, Chalermpol Leevailoj
The Use Of Orthodontic Elastomeric Ligatures And Composite Resin As An Alternative To Orthodontic Treatment In Closing Maxillary Anterior Spacing: A Case Report, Apinya Namkarunarunroj, Chalermpol Leevailoj
Chulalongkorn University Dental Journal
Objective This case report showed the alternative management of anterior spacing by the use of orthodontic elastomeric ligatures to redistribute the spaces at the maxillary anterior teeth of one patient and followed by closing all the spaces between teeth with composite resin restoration. Materials and methods A 23-year-old female presented with spacing in the maxillary anterior teeth. The teeth were located in a position which might not be suitable for achieving a restoration with good proportion. After evaluating the patientûs dentition with the recurring esthetic dental (RED) proportion, it was concluded that minor tooth movement was needed by moving the …