A simple treatment for labioversion of the anterior teeth and open bite cases (Clinic)

BY ELIZABETH

E.

RICIIARDSON,

SAN

FRANCISCO~

CAIN.

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OLAR bands are placed on the first permanent molars, with buccal tubes and partial lingual wires, extendin, ‘7 from the molar bands anteriorly, resting against the first premolars, as sho1v-n in Fig. 3.

Adjust an expansion arch to rest against the anterior teeth. Place the nuts opposite the embrasure between the first and second premolars. Wire through the interproximal spa,ces between the first and second premolars August

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(engaging t,lie expansion arch and the partial lingual wire), allowing the ligature to rest against the nuts mcsially, which will exert pressure on the anterior teeth as shown in Figs. G and 7. Expanding the arch in the molar and t~remolar region will relieve t,he close contact of the anterior teeth, and the force exerted upon them by the expansion arch causes the teeth to erupt. Figs. 3, 6, and 7 shorn the appliances in position. Figs. 1 and 2 show the case at the beginning of treatment. Fig. 5 shows the case about five pears after the rrmoval of retainers.

American Association of Dental Schools The fifth annual meeting of the Xmericau Association of Dental Schools will be held at the Mayflower, Washington, D. (y., March 26, 27 and 28, 1928. DcLos L. Hill, Secretary, 1206 Medical Arts Building, Atlanta, Ga.

Montana State Board of Dental Examiners The next meeting of the Montana State Board of Dental Examiners will address 9-13, 1928, at Jlelena.. For further information T. P. Regan, Secretary, Helena, Mont.

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