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<p>When lingual orthodontics was first introduced about twenty years ago same called it the ‘ultimate aesthetic appliance’. Patients and practitioners embraced this new treatment alternative with high expectations. Reports of disappointing results and high costs dampened much of the initial excitement and enthusiasm gradually waned. By the late 1980s, the number of practitioners using the technique had fallen sharply, leaving only a handful who still believed in its potential. Relatively little has been written on lingual orthodontics, almost nothing in recent years. This article takes an objective view of its present status.</p>
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When lingual orthodontics was first introduced about twenty years ago same called it the ‘ultimate aesthetic appliance’. Patients and practitioners embraced this new treatment alternative with high expectations. Reports of disappointing results and high costs dampened much of the initial excitement and enthusiasm gradually waned. By the late 1980s, the number of practitioners using the technique had fallen sharply, leaving only a handful who still believed in its potential. Relatively little has been written on lingual orthodontics, almost nothing in recent years. This article takes an objective view of its present status.

Lingual orthodontics: a review of its history

Australasian Orthodontic Journal

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When lingual orthodontics was first introduced about twenty years ago same called it the ‘ultimate aesthetic appliance’. Patients and practitioners embraced...

Lingual orthodontics: a review of its history

Published Online: Jan 13, 2024

Page range: 101 - 104

Received: Jul 01, 1995

Accepted: Apr 01, 1997

DOI: https://doi.org/10.2478/aoj-1998-0004

Keywords
Lingual appliances, lingual orthodontics

© 1998 Kah Chai Poon et al., published by Sciendo

This work is licensed under the Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International License.

Lingual orthodontics: a review of its history

Published Online: Jan 13, 2024

Page range: 101 - 104

Received: Jul 01, 1995

Accepted: Apr 01, 1997

DOI: https://doi.org/10.2478/aoj-1998-0004

KeywordsLingual appliances, lingual orthodontics

© 1998 Kah Chai Poon et al., published by Sciendo

This work is licensed under the Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International License.

Keywords
Lingual appliances, lingual orthodontics