Use of rhythmic wire system with miniscrews to correct occlusal-plane canting.
Occlusal-plane canting is a challenging problem for orthodontists because it cannot be solved easily without surgical intervention. Normally, a LeFort I osteotomy and concomitant mandibular surgery is used to correct the problem, even in patients with mild facial asymmetry but with noticeable occlusal-plane canting. Skeletal anchorage can be used in patients with occlusal canting to reduce the need for orthognathic surgery. The purpose of this article was to introduce a biomechanical system-rhythmic wire- to correct occlusal-plane canting. The records of 2 patients treated with this system are shown.
Kang
Yoon-Goo
YG
Department of Orthodontics, College of Dentistry, Kyunghee University, #1 Hoegidong, Dongdaemungu, Seoul, Korea.
Nam
Jong-Hyun
JH
Park
Young-Guk
YG
D001641:Bicuspid / Q000473:pathology; D001696:Biomechanical Phenomena; D001863:Bone Screws; D005146:Facial Asymmetry / Q000628:therapy; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008310:Malocclusion / Q000628:therapy*; D008313:Malocclusion, Angle Class III / Q000628:therapy; D008963:Molar / Q000473:pathology; D052280:Orthodontic Anchorage Procedures / Q000295:instrumentation*; D016382:Orthodontic Appliance Design; D050793:Orthodontic Extrusion / Q000295:instrumentation; D009969:Orthodontic Wires; D014087:Tooth Movement Techniques / Q000295:instrumentation; D055815:Young Adult