Case Report

Year : 2021

Volume : Volume 12

Issue : Issue 2

A Modified Cantilever for Traction of Palatally Impacted Canine

Dr. Hemang Kohli

Address for correspondence :
Dr. Hemang Kohli
hemangkohli@gmail.com

Abstract


Background:  A case report of young female adult with unilateral impacted canine due to retained deciduous having Angles Class I bimaxillary protrusion, treated with all first premolar extraction using MBT .022 prescription. The Aim of the paper is to present a case of treating unilateral palatally impacted canine using modified cantilever made up of .017” X 025; TMA wire. The use of cantilever for traction of impacted canines is very efficient and with predictable outcome minimizing the counter effects.

Keywords: Modified cantilever, Oral health, Orthodontics.