Orthodontic management of buccally erupted canines using segmental t-loop mechanics - A case report

Abstract

A 14-year-old female sought orthodontic treatment presenting with buccally displaced upper and lower canines with molars in Class I relationship bilaterally. On extraoral examination, profile was found to be straight, straight divergence, competent lips, ideal Nasolabial angle, and Class I skeletal base. Extraction of all the 1st premolars was decided to correct the buccally displaced canines and to obtain ideal overjet and overbite. Segmental arch retraction was employed using T loop. T loop in Titanium Molybdenum Alloy wire was fabricated to retract the canines in both upper and lower arch. Post treatment findings showed well aligned canines with improved incisor inclination and properly maintained bilateral Class I molar relationship. Post fixed orthodontic therapy; the subject exhibited an improved, acceptable, and pleasing smile.