title: Intrusion of maxillary molar using mini-implants: A clinical report and follow-up at 5 years.
abstract: This clinical report describes a straightforward alternative treatment for adult patients with extruded maxillary molars, who are reluctant to use fixed appliances and complex mechanics. The maxillary molar supereruption of a 57-year-old woman was treated using buttons bonded to the buccal and palatal surfaces of the molars, 2 mini-implants, and elastomeric chains. The intrusion was achieved in 5 months. The treatment stability was observed for 5 years after treatment.
authors.affiliation: Assistant Professor, Division of Orthodontics, University Ceuma, Maranhão, Brazil. Electronic address: cepinzan@hotmail.com.
authors.forename: Célia Regina Maio
authors.initials: CRM
authors.lastname: Pinzan-Vercelino
authors.affiliation: Assistant Professor, Division of Orthodontics, University Ceuma, Maranhão, Brazil.
authors.forename: Fausto Silva
authors.initials: FS
authors.lastname: Bramante
authors.affiliation: Assistant Professor, State University of São Paulo, São Paulo, Brazil.
authors.forename: Júlio
authors.initials: J
authors.lastname: de Araújo Gurgel
authors.affiliation: Graduate student, University Ceuma, Maranhão, Brazil.
authors.forename: Eliane Cristina Carrera Eleres
authors.initials: ECCE
authors.lastname: Vergani
authors.affiliation: Graduate student, University Ceuma, Maranhão, Brazil.
authors.forename: Rosyane
authors.initials: R
authors.lastname: de Souza Gregório
mesh_terms: D015921:Dental Implants; D005260:Female; D005500:Follow-Up Studies; D006801:Humans; D008437:Maxilla / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000473:pathology*; D008875:Middle Aged; D008904:Miniaturization; D008963:Molar / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000473:pathology*; D052280:Orthodontic Anchorage Procedures / Q000295:instrumentation*; D016382:Orthodontic Appliance Design; D009967:Orthodontic Appliances; D016910:Orthodontic Brackets; D009969:Orthodontic Wires; D010159:Palate / Q000601:surgery; D011861:Radiography, Dental; D013314:Stress, Mechanical; D014078:Tooth Eruption; D014087:Tooth Movement Techniques / Q000295:instrumentation / Q000379:methods*; D016896:Treatment Outcome
chemical_list: D015921:Dental Implants