Open AccessThe effectiveness of pendulum, K-loop, and distal jet distalization techniques in growing children and its effects on anchor unit: A comparative study
Author(s) -
Pravinkumar Marure,
Raju Umaji Patil,
Sumitra Reddy,
Amit Prakash,
Nillachandra Kshetrimayum,
Rajeevkumar Shukla
Publication year - 2016
Publication title -
journal of the indian society of pedodontics and preventive dentistry/journal of indian society of pedodontics and preventive dentistry
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.378
H-Index - 33
eISSN - 1998-3905
pISSN - 0970-4388
DOI - 10.4103/0970-4388.191411
Subject(s) - overjet , overbite , molar , medicine , orthodontics , dentistry , soft tissue , cephalometry , pathology
A common strategy to correct Class II malocclusions using a nonextraction protocol in children is to move the maxillary molars distally using molar distalization appliances, which usually derive their anchorage from maxillary premolars, causing mesialization of premolars and protrusion of incisors.