Selective alveolar corticotomy to intrude overerupted molars.
Orthodontic intrusion of overerupted molars in adults is challenging for most clinicians. Efficient intrusion can be achieved by combining selective alveolar corticotomies with a modified full-coverage maxillary splint to reduce surgical risks, treatment time, and costs for both orthodontists and patients.
Oliveira
Dauro Douglas
DD
Orthondontic Graduate Program, Pontifical Catholic University, Belo Horizonte, Brazil. dauro.bhe@terra.com.br
de Oliveira
Bruno Franco
BF
de Araújo Brito
Helio Henrique
HH
de Souza
Margareth Maria Gomes
MM
Medeiros
Paulo José
PJ
D000328:Adult; D000539:Alveolar Process / Q000601:surgery*; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008963:Molar / Q000503:physiopathology*; D019647:Oral Surgical Procedures / Q000379:methods*; D009967:Orthodontic Appliances; D010027:Osteotomy / Q000379:methods; D014078:Tooth Eruption; D014087:Tooth Movement Techniques / Q000379:methods*