Medicine

Jonjei Ku, S. Yadav, Po-jung Chen, Robert Schoettger, Vaibhav Gandhi

2026.5.1Journal of Clinical Orthodontics

DOI: 10.66979/j.clin.orthod.2026.05.0318

Abstract

A a skeletally anchored T-bar appliance is used for the controlled eruption of a severely impacted central incisor complicated by two supernumerary mesiodens in a 10-year-old patient, offering an efficient alternative to conventional traction approaches in challenging mixed-dentition cases.

Keywords: case report, mixed dentition, skeletally anchored T-bar appliance, supernumerary teeth, tooth eruption, tooth impaction

Citation format

KU, Jonjei, et al. Controlled eruption of a palatally impacted central incisor with TAD-supported t-bar mechanics. Journal of Clinical Orthodontics, 2026, 60 5(05): 318–326.