Author/Authors :
Boamorte Raveli, Taisa Department of Orthodontics - Faculty of Dentistry - Sao Paulo State University, Araraquara, SP, Brazil , Lima Shintcovsk, Ricardo Department of Orthodontics - Faculty of Dentistry - Sao Paulo State University, Araraquara, SP, Brazil , Amorim Henriques Knop, Luegya Department of Orthodontics - Faculty of Dentistry - Sao Paulo State University, Araraquara, SP, Brazil , Paz Sampaio, Luana Department of Orthodontics - Faculty of Dentistry - Sao Paulo State University, Araraquara, SP, Brazil , Barnabe Raveli, Dirceu Department of Orthodontics - Faculty of Dentistry - Sao Paulo State University, Araraquara, SP, Brazil
Abstract :
Extraction is very frequent indication in orthodontic planning, especially when there are crowding, biprotrusion, and aesthetically
unpleasant pro0les. Next to extraction comes space closure, which represents a challenge for orthodontists because of extended
treatment time, discomfort created for the patient, tissue tolerance, and stability concerns. When it comes to what mechanics to
choose for space closure, loops present two major advantages in relation to sliding mechanics: absence of abrasion and possibility
to reach pure dental translation. A case is presented where an adult female patient with early loss of the orst lower permanent molars,
minor lower crowding, and tooth biprotrusion was treated with upper orst bicuspids extraction along with upper and lower space
closure done with T-loops to promote best space closure control in order to correct the malocclusion and enhance facial aesthetics
