Orthodontic Surgical Bonding/Bracketing
Altered eruption and impaction of teeth is a frequently encountered problem with orthodontic treatment. There are a number of possible reasons to the impaction of such teeth, such as canines and premolars, ranging from loss of space in the arch to resorption of the roots of the adjacent teeth. The management of the altered erupting teeth necessitates the combined efforts of a number of clinicians, including the orthodontist who provides the patient with the optimal treatment options and the most favorable outcome.
Many of these impacted teeth, such as canines and premolars, cannot erupt into the dental arch and may need assistance by performing a surgical procedure to adapt a orthodontic button/bracket for the orthodontist to use to further assist the impacted tooth into the correct dental position. This involves both the surgical and orthodontic management using an orthodontic button/bracket and ligation chain attached to the tooth. First, an incision is made in the gums to expose the impacted tooth, next bonding material is used to maintain the button/bracket to the impacted tooth, and then the area is allowed to heal. Your orthodontist will then make an appointment to begin management of positioning the tooth. Our office works closely with the referring clinician to make sure the patient is well informed of their surgical and orthodontic treatment plan. If there are any questions please contact our office for assistance at 615-320-1392.