The use of modified nance palatal button with “D” iwakar hook for the correction of 90 degree rotated maxillary central incisor

Rotation of a tooth refers to a condition in which there is a displacement of the tooth around its long axis within the alveolar bone. The aim of this case report is to demonstrate a simple and fast method for the correction of a severely rotated tooth. A female patient, 12 years of age reported with a chief complaint of irregular arrangement of teeth. The patient was diagnosed with Angles Class I malocclusion with severely rotated right maxillary central incisor. A modified Nance palatal button with “D”iwakar hook was inserted in the mouth and after 5 months, the tooth was brought back into normal alignment.