“Face driven Orthodontics”- Correction of blocked out incisors with non-extraction approach: a case report

Orthodontic tooth movement of total blocked-out incisor is usually difficult as it is related with the problems of severe crowding, midline deviation, gingival recession and involvement of root resorption. A case report was presented to illustrate the treatment principles. It demonstrated with careful planning in non-extraction sequence and orthodontic mechanics to deliver light, controlled force, condition of totally blocked out incisor could be corrected with good results.

Keywords: Face driven orthodontics, Blocked-out incisor, Non-extraction.