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| Year : 2013 | Volume
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| Issue : 3 | Page : 92-96 |
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An innovative technique to distalize maxillary molar using microimplant supported rapid molar distalizer
Meenu Goel1, Anup Holla2, Sukant Sahoo3, Rakesh Mittal4
1 Department of Orthodontics, Institute of Dental Studies and Technologies, Modinagar, Ghaziabad, Uttar Pradesh, India
2 Kanti Devi Dental College and Hospital, Mathura, Uttar Pradesh, India
3 Department of Prosthodontics, Shree Bankey Bihari Dental College, Ghaziabad, Uttar Pradesh, India
4 Department of Pediatric Dentistry, NIMS Dental College, Jaipur, Rajasthan, India
Correspondence Address:
Meenu Goel
Department of Orthodontics, Institute of Dental Studies and Technologies, Modinagar, Ghaziabad
India
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DOI: 10.4103/2155-8213.116339
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Introduction: In recent years, enhancements in implants have made their use possible as a mode of absolute anchorage in orthodontic patients. In this paper, the authors have introduced an innovative technique to unilaterally distalize the upper left 1 st molar to obtain an ideal Class I molar relationship from a Class II existing molar relationship with an indigenous designed distalizer. Clinical Innovation: For effective unilateral diatalization of molar, a novel cantilever sliding jig assembly was utilized with coil spring supported by a buccally placed single micro implant. The results showed 3 mm of bodily distalization with 1 mm of intrusion and 2° of distal tipping of upper left 1 st molar in 1.5 months. Discussion: This appliance is relatively easy to insert, well-tolerated, and requires minimal patient cooperation compared to other present techniques of molar distalization. Moreover, it is particularly useful in cases that are Class II on one side and Class I on the other, with a minor midline discrepancy and nominal overjet. Patient acceptance level was reported to be within patients physiological and comfort limits. |
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