Fixed lingual arch appliance for compliance-free unilateral molar distalization in the mandible. Three case studies.
An asymmetrically activated lingual arch appliance enables rapid, unilateral molar distalization in the mandible without active patient compliance. Using the segmented arch technique, the biomechanics involve only the tooth moved, in accordance with the 2-tooth concept, with a large, multi-rooted tooth segment acting as an anchoring unit. The anchorage system requires no maxillary involvement.
Kinzinger
G
G
Department of Orthodontics, University of Aachen (RWTH), Germany.
Gross
U
U
Diedrich
P
P
D000202:Activator Appliances; D001696:Biomechanical Phenomena; D002648:Child; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008334:Mandible; D008963:Molar; D016382:Orthodontic Appliance Design; D009969:Orthodontic Wires; D010349:Patient Compliance; D014087:Tooth Movement Techniques