Orthodontic Management of Pathological Migration of Central Incisor in a Patient with

Abstract

Proclination and extrusion of upper central incisors are considered as the main manifestations of pathological
migration. They are the most common chief complaint of adult patients nowadays. With adequate orthodontic-periodontal
teamwork it is possible to reestablish a healthy and well-functioning dentition with good occlusion, sufficient masticatory
function, and satisfactory esthetics that will improve the psychological status of the patient after correcting the elongation and
the migration of the anterior teeth.This report present a case with pathological migration of upper right central incisor treated
orthodontically with a combination of intrusion, extrusion and retraction movement. This mechanics improve the bone
topography, improve esthetics and also helps the patient to achieve good home oral hygiene care.
Key words: pathological migration, orthodontic intrusion, orthodontic extrusion, adult orthodontic
Al-Mohaimeed, M. A. (2007). Orthodontic Management of Pathological Migration of Central Incisor in a Patient with. International Journal of Health Sciences, 1(1). Retrieved from https://pub.qu.edu.sa/index.php/journal/article/view/117
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