[Spacing correction in adult patients].

Abstract

Spacing due to periodontal disease with migration of adjacent teeth to extraction space is a common problem in adult patients. Appropriate orthodontic treatment is one of the measures to prevent aggravation of periodontal structure. The objective of the article was to present basic principles of adult orthodontics comprising: establishment of mandibular position, control of tooth movement in three dimensions of space, anchorage preparation, prevention of iatrogenic effects and prevention of relapse along with 2 case reports.