Midline Diastema Closure Following Frenectomy Using M-spring: A Case Report

Midline diastemas are one of the most prevalent dental malocclusions. In young adults this may create aesthetics problems, especially in individuals marked by a gap between central incisors higher than 4 mm. This case report demonstrates the treatment of a patient with Angle's Class I malocclus...

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Published in:Curēus (Palo Alto, CA) CA), 2024-07, Vol.16 (7), p.e65484
Main Authors: Singh, Shefali, Gilani, Rizwan, Kathade, Anjali, Tamgadge, Shrutika, Patil, Jay, Atey, Aishwarya R, Rathod, Pratik
Format: Article
Language:English
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Case reports
Dental occlusion
Dentistry
Jaw
Oral Medicine
Orthodontics
Orthopedics
Other
Patient compliance
Teeth
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Summary:Midline diastemas are one of the most prevalent dental malocclusions. In young adults this may create aesthetics problems, especially in individuals marked by a gap between central incisors higher than 4 mm. This case report demonstrates the treatment of a patient with Angle's Class I malocclusion and midline diastema with the M-spring appliance resulting in complete closure within four months. The case included a frenectomy for correction of the abnormal labial frenal attachment followed by an M-spring orthodontic appliance. This "M" shaped device, with specific activation points, provides control over tooth movement and consequently achieves this site closure in a short duration of time by tipping the crowns of central incisors in a mesial direction. This procedure aimed to resolve aesthetic issues while also enhancing and ensuring functional occlusion.
ISSN:2168-8184
2168-8184
DOI:10.7759/cureus.65484