The remarkable potential of the straight-wire appliance to provide continuing tooth movement is demonstrated. A 14-year-old male patient was fitted with an upper appliance which remained in situ, unsupervised, for 14 months. An unexpected degree of space closure and overjet reduction occurred. Factors that may have contributed to this unexpected degree of improvement are considered.
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