A Case of Diastema Using Minor-Teeth-Movement as Prosthodontic Pretreatment

Abstract

Patient: 62-year-old female requiring correction of unaethestic prosthesis on the midline diastema. Molar occlusion was first established with a removable partial denture then the diastema was closed by retraction of the upper anterior teeth by means of a partial brace.
Discussion: Since the dental occlusion had been established and the tension of the upper lip was strong, the diastema was closed by retraction of the anterior teeth. During the dynamic treatment period the gap between canine and premolar did not extend. No relapse has been observed during the 4.5 years since the final restoration.
Conclusion: Symmetric correction of this diastema case could not be achieved by prosthesis alone. Therefore prosthodontic pretreatment of minor movement of teeth was applied resulting in satisfactory long-term functional stable oral environment.