Abstract

Dento-Alveolar Intra-Arch Asymmetry: a Challenge for Clinicians. No Surgery, No Extractions, No Headgear: Now We Can

by Notaristefano Claudia

The orthodontic correction of dental intra-arch asymmetries is often considered a difficult and challenging process, primarily because of misdiagnosis and poorly planned treatment mechanics. To date, there is little literature on the methods to evaluate and diagnose this type of malocclusions. A careful differential diagnosis must have the objective to identify and quantify this type of dental alterations in the three planes of space putting them in relation to the skeletal frame. The purpose is to examine the key elements of the differential diagnosis and treatment planning. The treatment strategies currently used demonstrate a tendency toward less surgery, fewer extractions, less use of headgear and more use of TADs for asymmetric orthodontic biomechanics. This approach will help the clinicians choose the most efficient and predictable treatment mechanics for a given malocclusion. Thus, the accent is placed on the diagnostic ability that will consequently make the dental-alveolar intra-arch asymmetry correction possible in an effective way with little to no collateral effects.

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