Open AccessMiniscrew-supported distal jet versus conventional distal jet appliance: A pilot study
Author(s) -
Michele Cassetta,
Giulia Brandetti,
Federica Altieri
Publication year - 2019
Publication title -
journal of clinical and experimental dentistry
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.481
H-Index - 23
ISSN - 1989-5488
DOI - 10.4317/jced.55780
Subject(s) - molar , orthodontics , medicine , dentistry , maxillary molar , malocclusion , overbite , maxillary central incisor , bracket , mechanical engineering , engineering
Maxillary molar distalization is the most frequently used nonextraction treatment in the correction of Class II malocclusion. The use of traditional intra-oral devices shows unreliable results. Nowadays the use of miniscrew-supported appliances helps prevent anchorage loss. The aim of this pilot study is to compare the amount of upper first molar distalization and the dentoalveolar side effects using traditional distal jet appliance and miniscrew-supported distal jet appliance.