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Intrusion of Molars with Implants as Anchorage: A Report of Two Cases
Author(s) -
Kato Satoshi,
Kato Michiko
Publication year - 2006
Publication title -
clinical implant dentistry and related research
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 1.338
H-Index - 85
eISSN - 1708-8208
pISSN - 1523-0899
DOI - 10.1111/j.1708-8208.2006.00005.x
Subject(s) - intrusion , maxilla , molar , osseointegration , medicine , dentistry , mandible (arthropod mouthpart) , implant , orthodontics , surgery , geology , botany , geochemistry , biology , genus
ABSTRACT Background Osseointegrated implants do not move in response to orthodontic loads. Purpose The aim of this study was to describe a method to intrude supra‐erupted molars using prosthetic implants as anchorage. Materials and Methods A 51‐year‐old female and a 36‐year‐old male were treated with adjacent implants for orthodontic anchorage for supra‐erupted teeth in the maxilla (16, 17) and in the mandible (46, 47), respectively. In both cases, the force of intrusion applied was 300 g. Results The therapy was completed without complications or abnormalities of the intruded teeth or anchorage implants. Intrusion required 13 months in the first case and 19 months in the latter. Conclusion The present method makes it possible to secure enough space for prosthodontic therapy at edentulous segments and perform highly reliable implant therapy.