title: Molar intrusion in the management of anterior openbite and 'high angle' Class II malocclusions.
abstract: Orthodontic correction of anterior openbite has conventionally involved extraction therapy or an adjunctive maxillary impaction osteotomy. However, bone anchored molar intrusion treatments have been reported in recent years as a less invasive alternative for such patients. This paper describes the concepts and treatment processes involved with mini-implant molar intrusion to correct anterior openbite and reduce patients' excessive vertical facial proportions.
authors.affiliation: Department of Orthodontics, Peterborough and Stamford Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust, UK.
authors.forename: Richard R J
authors.initials: RR
authors.lastname: Cousley
mesh_terms: D000293:Adolescent; D015921:Dental Implants; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D007180:Incisor / Q000473:pathology; D008297:Male; D008312:Malocclusion, Angle Class II / Q000628:therapy*; D008313:Malocclusion, Angle Class III / Q000628:therapy; D008334:Mandible / Q000473:pathology; D008437:Maxilla / Q000473:pathology; D008904:Miniaturization; D008963:Molar / Q000473:pathology*; D024343:Open Bite / Q000628:therapy*; D052280:Orthodontic Anchorage Procedures / Q000295:instrumentation*; D010155:Palatal Expansion Technique / Q000295:instrumentation; D010347:Patient Care Planning; D014087:Tooth Movement Techniques / Q000295:instrumentation* / Q000379:methods; D014716:Vertical Dimension; D055815:Young Adult
chemical_list: D015921:Dental Implants
keywords: Orthodontic mini-implant; TAD; anterior openbite; mini-screw; molar intrusion