Midline Diastema Closure Using an M Spring in a Young Adult: A Case Report

Abstract

The malocclusion known as maxillary midline diastema frequently occurs. For the management of diastema, a variety of therapy approaches are recommended. This article gives a case report of a female patient, age 24, who underwent treatment for a 4-mm maxillary midline diastema following the extraction of an additional tooth between her upper central incisors. The orthodontic treatment index was minimal (grade 2). The maxillary central incisors were fitted with bonded McLaughlin-Bennett-Trevisi (MBT) 0.018" brackets. A rectangular archwire was used after the circular archwire to ligate and activate the M spring. The diastema was successfully closed after a total of four months of treatment. This approach is effective and efficient and uses minimal inventory. This shortens the length of the orthodontic treatment and conserves valuable chairside time.