Class III with Ectopically erupted canines treated by segmented T loop- A case report
- Former PG student, Dept. of Orthodontics JSS Dental College and Hospital JSS University, Mysore.
- Associate professor, Dept. of Orthodontics JSS Dental College and Hospital JSS University, Mysore.
- Former PG student, Dept. of Orthodontics JSS Dental College and Hospital JSS University, Mysore.
- PG student, Dept. of Orthodontics JSS Dental College and Hospital JSS University, Mysore.
- Reader, Dept. of Orthodontics JSS Dental College and Hospital JSS University, Mysore.
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14-year old male presented with ectopically erupted upper and lower canines and unilateral Class III molar relation. First premolars extraction was planned to correct ectopic position of canines and unilateral Class III molar relation. Segmental 0.017×0.025” TMA T loop was used to retract the canines into ideal position. Post treatment results showed ectopic position of canines was corrected, bilateral Class I molar relation achieved and inclination of incisors improved. At the end of treatment, patient showed pleased smile with improved smile arc. The overall treatment took 20 months.
[Pratik Patel, Ravi Shanthraj, Anisha Vallakati, Nekta Garg, Bhagyalakshmi A (2015); Class III with Ectopically erupted canines treated by segmented T loop- A case report Int. J. of Adv. Res. 3 (Dec). 338-343] (ISSN 2320-5407). www.journalijar.com
