The Orthodontic Treatment of Mnalocclusion Including Fused Teeth

유합치를 포함한 부정교합의 교정치료

  • 이용국 (서울대학교 치과대학 교정학교실) ;
  • 남동석 (서울대학교 치과대학 교정학교실) ;
  • 양원식 (서울대학교 치과대학 교정학교실)
  • Published : 1987.02.28

Abstract

Fused teeth, with all its lower prevalence, produce many problems in orthodontic treatment because of their altered form, large root, and unbalance of teeth numbers between upper and lower jaws. The authors have reviewed on its etiology, differential diagnosis, prevalence, clinical features and complications. Orthodontic treatment cases of 2 sisters with malocclusion including fused teeth were presented, in which asymmetrical extractions were performed and edgewise appliances were utilized.

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