Interproximal reduction

Interproximal reduction (IPR) is the practice of mechanically removing enamel from between the teeth to achieve orthodontic ends, such as to correct crowding, or reshape the contact area between neighboring teeth.

Some evidence that modern diets of soft and processed foods have resulted in a significant decrease in natural interproximal wear, making dental crowding more prevalent in modern populations.[1]

References

  1. ↑ Lombardi, A. V. (January 1982). "The adaptive value of dental crowding: a consideration of the biologic basis of malocclusion.". American Journal of Orthodontics 81 (1): 38–42. doi:10.1016/0002-9416(82)90286-x.