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Tooth gap(4mm) in upper & lower jaw
I am 29 yrs old male and have tooth gap of 4mm.(02 nos gaps in upper jaw & 02 nos in lower jaw). This has been since childhood. I would like to know the best treatment possible in 6to 8 months.
I had consulted a dentist who told me a treatment as- "use of tounge thrust appliance along with surgery supported braces first in lower jaw and then in upper jaw."
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This is due to tongue thrust habit and infantile swallow pattern. You need to have braces to Fixed the problem after xray cephalometric analysis and model cast Tooth analysis. To decide the actual treatment plan . Longterm retention is compulsory for maintenance of result achieved www.dentist-pune.com
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There are. many options of treatment . But, we will have to decide and plan the treatment protocols. For which it's essential that you need to upload your photographs and X-rays if any and Practo consult for personalized opinions.
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