title: Mini-implant-anchored Mesialslider for simultaneous mesialisation and intrusion of upper molars in an anterior open bite case: a three-year follow-up.
abstract: BACKGROUND
  The present case report describes the orthodontic treatment and long-term follow-up of an adult female patient (27 years) who was diagnosed with a mild Class III malocclusion characterised by an anterior and lateral open bite and three periodontally-compromised first permanent molars.
  
  
  OBJECTIVE
  The aim of treatment was to provide an acceptable aesthetic and functional occlusion while, at the same time, improving the periodontal prognosis.
  
  
  METHODS
  The patient was treated with fixed orthodontic appliances utilising direct and indirect skeletal anchorage derived from two mini-screws placed in the palate and one mandibular buccal mini-screw.
  
  
  RESULTS
  The objectives of good aesthetics, a functional occlusion, a healthy periodontium and a balanced profile were achieved. The total treatment time was 31 months, which comprised 13 months of maxillary fixed labial appliances and 25 months of mandibular fixed labial appliances. The three-year follow-up records showed stability of the Class ILL correction.
authors.forename: Benedict
authors.initials: B
authors.lastname: Wilmes
authors.forename: Vandana
authors.initials: V
authors.lastname: Katyal
authors.forename: Jan
authors.initials: J
authors.lastname: Willmann
authors.forename: Bruce
authors.initials: B
authors.lastname: Stocker
authors.forename: Dieter
authors.initials: D
authors.lastname: Drescher
mesh_terms: D000328:Adult; D016301:Alveolar Bone Loss / Q000150:complications; D015921:Dental Implants; D004955:Esthetics, Dental; D005260:Female; D005500:Follow-Up Studies; D006801:Humans; D008137:Longitudinal Studies; D008313:Malocclusion, Angle Class III / Q000628:therapy*; D008904:Miniaturization; D008963:Molar / Q000473:pathology*; D024343:Open Bite / Q000628:therapy*; D052280:Orthodontic Anchorage Procedures / Q000295:instrumentation*; D016382:Orthodontic Appliance Design; D019516:Orthodontic Space Closure / Q000295:instrumentation; D010347:Patient Care Planning; D016388:Tooth Loss / Q000209:etiology / Q000628:therapy; D014087:Tooth Movement Techniques / Q000295:instrumentation*; D016896:Treatment Outcome
chemical_list: D015921:Dental Implants