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This article demonstrates a technique to close orthodontic gaps in patients, suggesting a cost-effective solution.
This article details a novel method for closing re-opened anterior spaces using a modified vacuumed-formed appliance and orthodontic elastics. Two case examples are presented illustrating successful application of this technique, closing the unwanted spaces within a 2-week period. CPD/Clinical Relevance: This article introduces a cost-effective, aesthetic and practical technique for closing re-opened orthodontic spaces within weeks, offering a valuable patient-friendly and tolerable solution to orthodontic relapse in both NHS and private settings.
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