“A thorough diagnosis is always important but arch stabilization is also essential to prevent unwanted movements during the orthodontic eruption of these impacted teeth.” titanium wire and piggy-backing with a heavier wire engaged with the other teeth. (Fig. 10) Fig. 12a Fig. 13a RETENTION & SUMMARY The case was and debanded and a maxillary lingual 2x2 was placed as well as a mandibular 3x3. The case was finished with solid Class I molars and midlines. The final panoramic (Fig. 11) and Ceph and tracing (Figs. 12a and 12b) were taken. Orthodontic intervention to bring impacted teeth into the line of occlusion is important for long-term function and stability. There are a number of reasons for impacted teeth occurring, including genetics, developmental anomalies, palatal clefts, trauma and lose of tooth guided eruption. A thorough diagnosis is always important but arch stabilization is also essential to prevent unwanted movements during the orthodontic eruption of these impacted teeth. With this case, we addressed arch stabilization while guiding L.G.’s impacted teeth into position, making finishing easier (Figs. 13a & 13b L.G. was extremely happy with the finished outcome of her treat-ment (Fig. 14). Five months later, her arch is still stable and her smile is beautiful. (Fig. 15). Fig. 12b Fig. 13b Fig. 14 REFERENCES 1. Proffit “Contemporary Orthodontics” Second Edition, Mosby-Year Book; 2nd edition (January 1, 1992) pg. 216 -217 2. Proffit “Contemporary Orthodontics” Second Edition, Mosby-Year Book; 2nd edition (January 1, 1992) pg. 217 3. Proffit “Contemporary Orthodontics” Second Edition, Mosby-Year Book; 2nd edition (January 1, 1992) pg. 217 4. Profitt “Contemporary Orthodontics” Second Edition, Mosby-Year Book; 2nd edition (January 1, 1992) pg. 308 fig 10 -26 5. Profitt “Contemporary Orthodontics” Second Edition, Mosby-Year Book; 2nd edition (January 1, 1992) pg. 274 table 9-3 Fig. 15 www.orthodontics.com Winter 2023 19
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