Open AccessIntrusion of over-erupted maxillary first molar using a mandibular removable acrylic bite plate
Author(s) -
Namit Nagar,
Pratik Gupta,
Prabhuraj Kambalyal
Publication year - 2014
Publication title -
apos trends in orthodontics
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
eISSN - 2321-4600
pISSN - 2321-1407
DOI - 10.4103/2321-1407.142920
Subject(s) - intrusion , molar , orthodontics , dentistry , maxillary molar , acrylic resin , maxillary first molar , medicine , materials science , geology , composite material , geochemistry , coating
Over-eruption of maxillary molar because of loss of the opposing teeth creates occlusal interference and functional disturbances. To provide prosthetic treatment of the missing teeth, these over-erupted teeth need to be intruded, but molar intrusion is difficult in adults. In this report, we present a simplified version of the orthodontic appliances in conjunction with lower removable acrylic bite plate to intrude the over-erupted molars. The method advocated here, uses a removable acrylic plate resulting in a true molar intrusion, thus eliminating an additional surgical step of implant placement. The results showed that the biological responses of the teeth and the surrounding bony structures to the intrusion appeared normal and acceptable