Unilateral correction of space loss in the mixed dentition.
Distalization of maxillary molars is indicated for correction of Class II dental malocclusion and for space gain in cases of space deficiency. The ideal treatment with an intraoral fixed appliance for molar distalization should fulfill the following requirements: patient compliance; acceptable esthetics; comfort; minimum anterior anchor loss (as evidenced by inclination of incisors); bodily movement of the molars to avoid undesirable effects and unstable outcomes; and minimum time required during sessions for placement and activations. The purpose of this paper was to present an alternative treatment for space recovery in the area of the maxillary right second premolar when there has been significant mesial movement of the permanent maxillary right first molar. We used a modified appliance that allows unilateral molar distalization in cases of unilateral tooth/arch size discrepancy using the opposite side as anchor, thus reducing the mesialization of the anterior teeth.
Stuani
Andréa Sasso
AS
Department of Pediatric Dentistry and Orthodontics, Division of Orthodontics, Faculty of Dentistry, Rio de Janeiro State University (UERJ), Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.
Quintão
Cátia Cardoso Abdo
CC
Stuani
Adriana Sasso
AS
Stuani
Maria Bernadete Sasso
MB
Martins
Maria da Glória Almeida
Mda G