Movement evaluation of overerupted upper molars with absolute anchorage: an in-vitro study.
BACKGROUND
The overeruption of upper molars due to the premature loss of antagonist teeth can be treated with the help of miniscrews. The aim of this study was to evaluate the movement of a typodont molar according to the biomechanical approach used with miniscrews.


METHODS
The study was conducted with four plaster models filled with typodont wax. In each model we used one absolute anchorage on the palatal side and another on the buccal side in different positions, thus generating four different biomechanical systems. A force of 150 g was applied to each side of the resin tooth. Periapical radiographs were taken preintrusion and immediately after completion of the intrusion. Photographs were taken in both the sagittal and occlusal planes every 3 min. The radiographic films and photographs were measured and compared.


RESULTS
A vertical movement of the molar was observed in all the models, with system 4 showing the greatest movement. Rotation in the occlusal plane only occurred in system 2, while in system 1 there was a change in the axial axis of 37 degrees.


CONCLUSIONS
The anchorage site and the combination of forces applied may determine the resulting tooth movement.
Departament of Orthodontics, University of Barcelona, Orthodontic Department, Feixa Llarga St., Hospitalet del Llobregat, 08907 Barcelona, Spain. aromeo@ub.edu
Alejandro
A
Romeo
Miguel
M
Esteves
Valentín
V
García
Jordi
J
Bermúdez
D001863:Bone Screws; D066298:In Vitro Techniques; D008437:Maxilla; D008963:Molar / Q000002:abnormalities*; D052280:Orthodontic Anchorage Procedures / Q000379:methods*; D014087:Tooth Movement Techniques