[Correction of linguoclination or buccoclination of the mandibular molar with simple semi-fixed lingual arch].
OBJECTIVE
Introducing an effective corrective therapy for linguoclination or buccoclination of the mandibular molars.


METHODS
Using a simple semi-fixed lingual arch combined with the edgewise technology to correct 8 cases with linguoclination or buccoclination of the mandibular molars.


RESULTS
Using the simple semi-fixed lingual arch can correct the malposition of mandibular molar's linguoclination or buccolination quickly and successfully.


CONCLUSIONS
The simple semi-fixed lingual arch can fix properly the buccolingual position of the mandibular molar and can shorten the course of the fixed orthodontic therapy. In addition,this method exerts less impact on the contour of the anterior mandibular arch.
Yan
Zhang-yong
ZY
Department of Dentistry, The First Hospital of Nanping City, Nanping 353000, Fujian province, China.
Lu
Yu-xiu
YX
D000293:Adolescent; D000328:Adult; D002648:Child; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008310:Malocclusion / Q000628:therapy*; D008334:Mandible; D008963:Molar; D009967:Orthodontic Appliances; D014087:Tooth Movement Techniques / Q000295:instrumentation*