[The effects of combined reverse Nance and TPA on reinforcement of anchorage].
OBJECTIVE
To evaluate the effects of combined reverse Nance and TPA on anchorage control.


METHODS
16 female adults with Class II division 1 malocclusion were treated with the combined mechanism of reverse Nance and TPA in an attempt to reinforce molar anchorage. Cephalometric analysis and model measurements were conducted for the assessment of anchorage control.


RESULTS
The mesial movement of the upper first molars were minimized within 1/5 extracted space, parameters such as UMVD, MP-FH, ANS-Me remained unchanged, indicating the molar anchorage was controlled effectively.


CONCLUSIONS
The modified combination of reverse Nance and TPA might be effective in anchorage forcement.
Chen
Wei
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Department of Orthodontics, Ninth People's Hospital, School of Stomatology, Shanghai Second Medical University, Shanghai 200011, China.
Chen
Rong-Jing
RJ
Shen
Gang
G
D000293:Adolescent; D000328:Adult; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008312:Malocclusion, Angle Class II / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000628:therapy*; D008963:Molar / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging; D009969:Orthodontic Wires; D009971:Orthodontics, Corrective / Q000379:methods*; D011859:Radiography