�M� Mechanics for the Management of Maxillary Midline Diastema

Abstract

Maxillary midline diastema is commonly occurring malocclusion. Variety of treatment modalities are suggested for the management of diastema. This article presents a case report in which 14-year-old female patient was treated for the maxillary midline diastema of size 3 mm after extraction of supernumerary tooth between upper central incisors. The index of orthodontic treatment was mild (Grade 2). MBT 0.022'' brackets were bonded on the maxillary central incisors. M spring was fabricated, activated and ligated initially with round archwire followed by rectangular archwire. Successful closure of diastema was seen with total treatment duration of 4 months. This method is efficient, effective, require less inventory. This saves precious chairside time of orthodontics and reduces treatment duration as well.

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

“…In some cases, the frenum is completely absent [ 5 , 6 ]. Treatment consists of finding and getting rid of the underlying cause and then moving the teeth with orthodontics, repairing the damage with an esthetically pleasing composite, managing the prosthetic space with porcelain jacket crowns, and putting in laminates [ 7 ].…”