5 Questions
What is the most common error in maxillary caninelateral incisor substitution cases?
The most common error is inadequate palatal torque of the relocated canine.
What is the main reason for using a central incisor bracket in maxillary caninelateral incisor substitution cases?
The main reason is to add palatal root torque that will counteract the canine’s root prominence.
Which bracket provides significantly more palatal root torque than a lateral incisor bracket would?
The central incisor bracket provides significantly more palatal root torque than a lateral incisor bracket would.
What does the bracket position for a central incisor bracket allow to be adjusted?
The bracket position can be adjusted to add another 4° of distal root tip.
What is the guide based on for the bracket choices discussed in the article?
The guide is based on the MBT* prescription and should be modified appropriately for Roth or Damon** prescriptions.
Learn about the most common error in maxillary canine-lateral incisor substitution cases and how proper bracket selection can improve the canine torque. This guide discusses the disagreement regarding which bracket to choose and proposed options.
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