Using Clear Aligners to Correct Severe Unilateral Lower Premolar Tilting by Lower Arch Expansion

Authors

Yu-Chen Cheng, Dr. Su's Teamwork Orthodontic Center, Taipei, Taiwan
Huei-Mei Tsai, Dr. Su's Teamwork Orthodontic Center, Taipei, Taiwan
Yi-Min Liu, Dr. Su's Teamwork Orthodontic Center, Taipei, Taiwan
Tzu-Wen Su, Dr. Su's Teamwork Orthodontic Center, Taipei, Taiwan
Yu-Ling Cheng, Dr. Su's Teamwork Orthodontic Center, Taipei, TaiwanFollow

Abstract

This case report describes the treatment of a young female adult presenting with a moderate mandibular overgrowth relative to the maxilla. Accompanying malocclusion included procumbent upper anterior teeth, deep overbite, a complete buccal crossbite at the upper left molar, and tilted lower right premolar. The upper dental arch exhibited a tapered form, the lingually blocked-out premolar contributed to a collapsed alveolar ridge. The patient was treated with clear aligners instead of fixed appliances.

Recommended Citation

Cheng, Yu-Chen; Tsai, Huei-Mei; Liu, Yi-Min; Su, Tzu-Wen; and Cheng, Yu-Ling (2024) "Using Clear Aligners to Correct Severe Unilateral Lower Premolar Tilting by Lower Arch Expansion," Taiwanese Journal of Orthodontics: Vol. 36: Iss. 2, Article 5.
https://doi.org/10.38209/2708-2636.1358
Available at: https://www.tjo.org.tw/tjo/vol36/iss2/5

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