In order to demonstrate the results of my study which are used two dimensional fine element analysis for cases where force was applied to the lingual and labial sides of the teeth. This study indicated that reactive flare-out movements of mandibular incisors were less with lingual fixed appliance than labial fixed appliance. (Shika Igaku: J. Osaka Odntol Soc, 2003. Mar. 66 (1) 1-8.
A case as follow:. A 27 years-old female patient showing anterior cross-bite.
Treatment was without extraction.
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