Open AccessAn innovative technique to distalize maxillary molar using microimplant supported rapid molar distalizer
Author(s) -
Mahesh C. Goel,
Anup Holla,
Sukant Sahoo,
Ravi Mittal
Publication year - 2013
Publication title -
dental hypotheses
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.164
H-Index - 10
ISSN - 2155-8213
DOI - 10.4103/2155-8213.116339
Subject(s) - molar , maxillary molar , overjet , intrusion , orthodontics , dentistry , coil spring , materials science , mandibular first molar , maxillary first molar , mandibular second molar , medicine , mathematics , geology , geometry , geochemistry , curvature
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