"UNTURNING THE TURNED" - DIFFERENT TECHNIQUES USED FOR TOOTH DEROTATION

Abstract

Rotations of teeth have long been known to be one of the most difficult aspects of malocclusions to correct. Even after correction, they often require permanent retention.

Ideally tooth rotation correction can be achieved by producing pure moment without any force which leads to de-rotation of teeth around its long axis.

To produce pure moment couple mechanics is the ideal method in which two attachments placed buccally and lingually exact opposite and parallel to each other and two equal and opposite forces are given to these attachments.

In this article, we are discussing various methods to correct this malocclusion with their own advantages and disadvantages.