Molar uprighting using Double Slot brackets – case report

Vol. 15 – Number 57 – 2022 Case report Page 56-60 Molar uprighting using Double Slot brackets – case report Luciana Flores1 Temístocles Uriarte Zucchi2 Chune Avruch Janovich3 Thaer Abdel Hamid4 Flavia Fagundes Pereira5 Abstract Patients seek orthodontic treatment not only for aesthetics, but also for functional reasons. The loss of a posterior tooth leads to occlusal and periodontal imbalance, characterized by several risks to teeth and supporting structures such as bone loss, premature occlusal contact, and lack of space for prosthetic rehabilitation. Therefore, the uprighting of a molar is of paramount importance as it leads to the normalization of the functional, periodontal, and occlusal status. The objective of this work is to report a clinical case of molar uprighting with the objective of establishing proper function and occlusion using a new bracket with two separate slots. The use of this bracket minimizes the undesirable effects of regular braces, reduces the number of anchoring accessories, optimizes control of tooth movement, and simplifies orthodontic mechanics. Descriptor: Orthodontics, orthodontic brackets, orthodontic wires. 1 Dental surgeon, Specialist in Implant Dentistry – IEAPOM/POA, Specialist in Orthodontics – IEAPOM/POA. 2 Post-graduated and MSc in Orthodontics – SL Mandic, Co-author of the self ligated Dual Slot Bracket, National and International Lecturer on the Dual Slot Bracket. 3 MSc in Biomedical Engineering, Specialist in Orthodontics, Coordinator of the Specialization Course in Orthodontics – IEAPOM/POA. 4 Specialist in Orthodontics – AGOR/POA, Professor of the Self-ligating Brackets Improvement Course – IEAPOM/POA. 5 Master in Temporo Mandibular Dysfunction and Orofacial Pain, Specialist in Orthodontics, Professor of the Post-Graduation course in Orthodontics – IEAPOM/POA. DOI: 10.24077/2022;1557-1977121