‘M’ mechanics for midline diastema correction in mixed dentition

Abstract

Maxillary midline diastema is a self-correcting anomaly which in few conditions may get retained in adolescence stage due to various aetiological factors and correction of which is usually done at permanent dentition stage. The persistence of midline diastema can be predicted in mixed dentition period and necessary management could be provided at the mixed dentition period. This case report is on a novel technique using ‘M’ spring to correct the midline diastema in mixed dentition period.