An orthodontic device to capitalize on the rigid fixation of osseointegrated implants.
Extraction of maxillary and mandibular first molars frequently results in tipping of the terminal molars. Ideal treatment involves uprighting the inclined teeth prior to restoration. If a single-tooth implant restoration will be used to replace the missing molar, it can be used as anchorage to upright the tipped or drifted teeth. Careful planning is necessary to make sure the implant is positioned properly for an ideal final result.
Weitz
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Jurim Dental Laboratories, Great Neck, New York, USA. mlweitz@yahoo.com
Mukamal
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Jurim
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D000044:Dental Abutments; D003758:Dental Implantation, Endosseous; D015921:Dental Implants; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008334:Mandible; D008875:Middle Aged; D008963:Molar / Q000503:physiopathology* / Q000601:surgery; D016382:Orthodontic Appliance Design; D009967:Orthodontic Appliances; D014081:Tooth Extraction / Q000009:adverse effects; D014085:Tooth Migration / Q000209:etiology / Q000628:therapy*; D014087:Tooth Movement Techniques / Q000295:instrumentation*
D015921:Dental Implants