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Lingual Orthodontics: the Invisible Braces


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1 Department of Orthodontics, Maratha Mandal's Nathajirao G Halgekar, Inst. of Dental Sciences & Research Centre, Belgaum, Karnataka, India
2 Department of Orthodontics, Maratha Mandal's Nathajirao G Halgekar, Institute. of Dental Sciences and Research Centre, Belgaum, Karnataka, India
     

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The history of lingual orthodontics has not been a smooth one. We are now in a period of resurgence; the technique has become more sophisticated. The clinical results achieved can stand on an equal footing with the best of conventional labial techniques, and the acceptance of technique by the profession is growing rapidly. This article gives and brief overview of the history, indication/contraindications, procedure and advantages/disadvantages in lingual orthodontics.
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Authors

Vijay R. Naik
Department of Orthodontics, Maratha Mandal's Nathajirao G Halgekar, Inst. of Dental Sciences & Research Centre, Belgaum, Karnataka, India
Vikram Pai
Department of Orthodontics, Maratha Mandal's Nathajirao G Halgekar, Institute. of Dental Sciences and Research Centre, Belgaum, Karnataka, India

Abstract


The history of lingual orthodontics has not been a smooth one. We are now in a period of resurgence; the technique has become more sophisticated. The clinical results achieved can stand on an equal footing with the best of conventional labial techniques, and the acceptance of technique by the profession is growing rapidly. This article gives and brief overview of the history, indication/contraindications, procedure and advantages/disadvantages in lingual orthodontics.

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