[Rapid canine distalization through distraction of the periodontal ligament after reducing interseptal bone resistance].
OBJECTIVE
To investigate the effect of rapid canine distalization through distraction of the periodontal ligament after reducing interseptal bone resistance.


METHODS
Twenty canines in 11 patients who needed first premolar extractions were involved. A tooth-borne, custom-made distractor was bonded right after the first premolar extraction and the interseptal bone resistance reduction. Three days post-operatively, the distractor was activated 0.1 mm three times a day. Orthodontic models, panoramic radiographs, periapical radiographs, electrical vitality test were assessed pre- and post distraction procedure and 3 months after the completion of the procedure.


RESULTS
The distraction procedure was completed in 18 to 35 days [mean (25.6 +/- 4.7) days], with the distal displacement of the canines ranging from 3.53 to 8.29 mm [mean (5.56 +/- 1.32) mm]. The canines showed a mean of 12.20 degrees distal tipping and 18.53 degrees rotation. The anchorage teeth showed an average of (0.76 +/- 0.75) mm mesial movement. The mesial contact point of incisors showed a mean of (0.67 +/- 0.55) mm lingual movement. There was no significant root resorption or long-time change on pulp vitality after distraction.


CONCLUSIONS
The canine distalization through distraction of the periodontal ligament after reducing interseptal bone resistance was an effective approach to move canines rapidly.
Ma
Wen-sheng
WS
Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, School of Stomatology, Hebei Medical University, Shijiazhuang 050017, China.
Dong
Fu-sheng
FS
Ren
Gui-yun
GY
Feng
Li-xiao
LX
Hou
Yan
Y
D000293:Adolescent; D003481:Cuspid / Q000601:surgery*; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D010513:Periodontal Ligament / Q000601:surgery*; D012391:Root Resorption / Q000601:surgery*; D014087:Tooth Movement Techniques / Q000379:methods*