Mandibular incisor uprighting identification.
An important consideration during the diagnosis and subsequent treatment of every orthodontic patient is the position of the mandibular incisors. This article proposes guidelines for posttreatment mandibular incisor position that, when used, either preserve or enhance facial balance and harmony, and explains the interrelationship of the profile line and its relationship to the tip of the nose with the ratio of posterior facial height to anterior facial height. The article offers ideas about posttreatment mandibular incisor position that will allow the clinician a better understanding of facial balance and harmony.
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