Kesling Setup

Individual teeth & associated alveolar processes- sectioned off & replaced in desired positions. It simulates the various planned tooth movements. It does not necessarily coordinate with cephalometric tracing.

USES

• TSALD – directly visualised
• Estimates if uprighting of the 2nd molars could solve the arch length discrepancy
• Visualizes complex orthodontic treatment
• Possibility of aligning incisors
• Borderline cases: Extraction / non extraction
• Borderline cases: 1st premolar or 2nd premolar
• Possible types of occlusal arrangement in abnormal occlusal problems
• Patient can be motivated- simulating various corrective procedures

DURATION REQUIRED FROM LAB : 2 days

REQUIREMENT FOR LAB : : upper and lower model poured with orthocal covering the full anatomy and quash bite.