Indiscriminate Alignment in Cases with Severe Mandibular Crowding: How to Prevent and Manage an Everyday Orthodontic Problem

Since untreated malocclusion can have a seriously detrimental effect on the quality of life,1 there has been an increasing demand for orthodontic treatment aimed at enhancing both the function and the esthetics of the entire stomatognathic system. In recent years, technological progress has enabled further advancements in the capacity of orthodontists to treat all types of malocclusions.2 Nevertheless, the subject of mistakes is almost never addressed. Few published articles highlight everyday clinical failures, even though they can be highly beneficial from an educational standpoint.