TITLE:
An Alternative Approach to Bilateral Maxillary Second Premolar Space Opening: Case Report
AUTHORS:
Abdoul Hafizou Rabé, Samir Mainassara Chekaraou, Ali Amadou, Abdoul Majid Habibou, Mahamadou Dandi Abarchi
KEYWORDS:
Anchorage, Case Report, Distalization, Impacted Teeth
JOURNAL NAME:
Open Access Library Journal,
Vol.11 No.8,
August
26,
2024
ABSTRACT: This article presents a case study on a 9-year-old male with bilateral impacted upper second premolars due to lack of space in the maxillary arch. Early orthodontic treatment involved maxillary expansion and open-coil springs, leading to successful space creation and alignment of the premolars. After 18 months, the treatment concluded with stable and aesthetically pleasing results confirmed by four-year follow-up.