title: Intrusion method for a single overerupted maxillary molar using only palatal mini-implants and partial fixed appliances.
abstract: Mandibular first molars are among the most frequently missing teeth in the adult dentition. As a result, the maxillary first molars are frequently overerupted. Conventional approaches to correct this undesirable molar position with skeletal anchorage usually include both buccal and palatal orthodontic mini-implants. Because palatal mini-implants have greater success rates than buccal ones, this article explains an intrusion method with only palatal mini-implants and limited fixed appliances to produce reliable intrusion of the overerupted molar while preventing undesirable side effects on the adjacent teeth.
authors.affiliation: Clinical associate professor, Department of Orthodontics, Case Western Reserve University, Cleveland, Ohio. Electronic address: dr.b@us-ortho.com.
authors.forename: Sebastian
authors.initials: S
authors.lastname: Baumgaertel
authors.affiliation: Formerly, resident, Department of Orthodontics, Case Western Reserve University, Cleveland, Ohio.
authors.forename: Sorapan
authors.initials: S
authors.lastname: Smuthkochorn
authors.affiliation: Program director of orthodontics and director of the Craniofacial Imaging, Department of Orthodontics, Case Western Reserve University, Cleveland, Ohio.
authors.forename: Juan Martin
authors.initials: JM
authors.lastname: Palomo
mesh_terms: D000328:Adult; D001696:Biomechanical Phenomena; D015921:Dental Implants; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008437:Maxilla / Q000473:pathology*; D008904:Miniaturization; D008963:Molar / Q000473:pathology*; D052280:Orthodontic Anchorage Procedures / Q000295:instrumentation*; D016382:Orthodontic Appliance Design; D016910:Orthodontic Brackets; D009969:Orthodontic Wires; D010159:Palate / Q000601:surgery*; D013314:Stress, Mechanical; D014087:Tooth Movement Techniques / Q000295:instrumentation / Q000379:methods*
chemical_list: D015921:Dental Implants