title: Regaining leeway space and anterior crossbite correction with a modified maxillary molar distalizing appliance.
abstract: During the mixed dentition stage, adolescents experience rapid dental and skeletal development. Unfortunately, many of them do not visit the orthodontist early enough and miss out on the opportunity to take advantage of preventive and interceptive orthodontic treatment. This article describes the management of regaining leeway space and correcting anterior crossbite using a modified maxillary molar distalizing appliance.
authors.affiliation: Arizona School of Dentistry & Oral Health, A. T. Still University, Mesa, AZ 85206, USA. JPark@atsu.edu
authors.forename: J H
authors.initials: JH
authors.lastname: Park
authors.forename: K
authors.initials: K
authors.lastname: Tai
authors.forename: M
authors.initials: M
authors.lastname: Ikeda
authors.forename: A
authors.initials: A
authors.lastname: Kanao
mesh_terms: D002508:Cephalometry / Q000379:methods; D002648:Child; D003818:Dentition, Mixed; D005500:Follow-Up Studies; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008310:Malocclusion / Q000628:therapy*; D008312:Malocclusion, Angle Class II / Q000628:therapy; D008963:Molar / Q000473:pathology; D052280:Orthodontic Anchorage Procedures / Q000295:instrumentation; D016382:Orthodontic Appliance Design; D009967:Orthodontic Appliances; D016910:Orthodontic Brackets; D009969:Orthodontic Wires; D010155:Palatal Expansion Technique / Q000295:instrumentation; D010347:Patient Care Planning; D014087:Tooth Movement Techniques / Q000379:methods*