Use of short-term orthodontics by the specialist orthodontist

Abstract

STO is a term used to describe an orthodontic treatment modality whose main aim is to improve the patient’s smile by aligning the anterior teeth i.e. the ‘social six’ [1] whilst not correcting the posterior malocclusions or aiming to achieve Andrew’s Six Keys of Normal Occlusion. The treatment time usually does not last more than nine months [2]. Bedan Lyanda Musima; Parmjit Singh* 1General Dental Practitioner, Private Practice, Nairobi, Kenya 2Principal Lecturer in Orthodontics and Specialist Orthodontist, Department of Orthodontics, BPP University, London, England