title: Mini-Screw Supported Intrusion Mechanics Used For Open Bite Closure and Facial Improvement: A Case Report.
abstract: Open-bite is one of the most challenging malocclusions to be corrected orthodontically. Temporary anchorage devices had enabled orthodontists to treat open-bite cases successfully. In this case report a 15 years old girl with open-bite was treated with maxillary molar intrusion with the aid of alveolar mini-screws.
authors.forename: Seyed Mohammadreza
authors.initials: SM
authors.lastname: Safavi
authors.forename: Shadi
authors.initials: S
authors.lastname: Mohebi
authors.forename: Sara
authors.initials: S
authors.lastname: Youssefinia
authors.forename: Sepideh
authors.initials: S
authors.lastname: Soheilifar
mesh_terms: D000293:Adolescent; D001863:Bone Screws; D002508:Cephalometry / Q000379:methods; D005260:Female; D005500:Follow-Up Studies; D006801:Humans; D008312:Malocclusion, Angle Class II / Q000628:therapy; D008904:Miniaturization; D008963:Molar / Q000473:pathology; D024343:Open Bite / Q000628:therapy*; D052280:Orthodontic Anchorage Procedures / Q000295:instrumentation*; D016382:Orthodontic Appliance Design; D010155:Palatal Expansion Technique / Q000295:instrumentation; D010347:Patient Care Planning; D063173:Retrognathia / Q000628:therapy; D014087:Tooth Movement Techniques / Q000295:instrumentation*; D016896:Treatment Outcome