Published September 18, 2023 | Version v1
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Simultaneous Correction of Midline Diastema & Laterial Incisor Crossbite With Single Removable Appliance & Sectional Bracketing: A Case Report

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  • 1. Lecturer
  • 2. 3rd Yr Mds Student
  • 3. 2nd yr MDS student
  • 4. 3yr MDS student
  • 5. 1 yr MDS student

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Malocclusion are the most common conditions affecting the esthetics during the mixed dentition period of children. The objective of the treatment should be conservative, economical, and comfortable to the patient, with satisfaction being the major treatment outcome. The purpose of this case report is to describe the economical easy management technique in a boy aged 11 years, for correction of midline diastema and anterior single crossbite by a removable appliance incorporating a split labial bow and a z‑spring, respectively and correcting both problems simultaneously with single appliance in 3 months with final alignment finishing with the help of sectional bracketing.

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