It is defined as a disorder in which there is a problem in the alignment of teeth. In this case there are different methods are used so that the mal alignment of teeth can be prevented and can progress to a severe form of the mal occlusion. It is defined as the branch of orthodontics which help us to know about the problems as well as to remove the irregularities seen in the alignment of teeth.
It includes the serial extraction, regaining of space, exercise of muscles, close of the diastema, control of the habits as well as the removal of bone as well as soft tissue barrier. It also includes the correction of cross bite.
It includes the use of visual examination and a patient history. It includes the use of x rays, casts as well as the OPG.
It includes that there is no specific treatment for this disorder. One must identify the cause for it and must act against it. One can use the wires which includes the fixed as well as removable orthodontics.
It includes the avoidance of any irritating factor. There is no specific method for it.
