Journal of the American Dental Association, Vol 98, Issue 1, 55-57
Copyright © 1979 by American Dental Association
Direct bonding of unerupted teeth for orthodontic movement
B Levine
and
L Skope
The surgical technique for exposing unerupted teeth by the use of direct bonding brackets has been described. Twenty unerupted teeth were successfully exposed and bracketed with direct bonding with a minimum of surgical trauma and postoperative complications while ensuring the preservation of tooth structure. Difficulties previously described in maintaining a dry field were obviated with a quick-setting adhesive and good suction technique.