The modified two-by-one fixed orthodontic appliance for bodily movement of canine: A case report

Abstract

Background: Orthodontic management of an ectopically erupted canine requires substantial amount of bodily movement which is difficult to perform and often results in root resorption. Case presentation: A 9 year old girl presented with Class I malocclusion with crowding and ectopically positioned upper left canine (23). Treatment involved extraction of all first premolars. The alignment of the upper left canine was achieved by the modified 2 by 1 appliance. Conclusion: The design of this modified 2 by 1 appliance allows individualized bodily tooth movement of canine, it provides light and continuous force for physiological orthodontic movement with minimal root resorption. © 2009 Tsui et al; licensee BioMed Central Ltd.