Open AccessInterarch traction for impacted canines
Author(s) -
Adith Venugopal
Publication year - 2020
Publication title -
apos trends in orthodontics
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
eISSN - 2321-4600
pISSN - 2321-1407
DOI - 10.25259/apos_133_2019
Subject(s) - impaction , traction (geology) , maxillary canine , orthodontics , medicine , dentistry , arch , engineering , structural engineering , mechanical engineering
The impaction of the maxillary canines leads to many esthetic and functional problems. Calculated approach to the proper planning and execution of orthodontic traction of the canines is essential. A good biomechanical control to avoid possible side effects is often considered one of the most important strategies in traction of impacted canines. The aim of this paper is to present a technique in which a superior canine impacted labially was pulled into the arch with the aid of a modified power arm on the exposed canine and a miniscrew on the lower arch.