The clinical observation of treating Angle II (1) malocclusion in adults with Tip-Edge appliance.
- Author:
Xiaojun LIU
1
;
Shuang YAO
;
Shuang YANG
Author Information
- Publication Type:Journal Article
- MeSH: Adolescent; Adult; Cephalometry; Female; Humans; Male; Malocclusion, Angle Class II; therapy; Orthodontic Appliance Design; Orthodontic Appliances; Orthodontic Brackets; Orthodontic Wires; Tooth Movement Techniques; instrumentation; methods
- From: West China Journal of Stomatology 2003;21(2):121-123
- CountryChina
- Language:Chinese
-
Abstract:
OBJECTIVEThe aim of this study was to observe the effects of Tip-Edge Differential Straight-Arch Technique in treating Angle II (1) malocclusion.
METHODS13 adults with Angle II (1) malocclusion were treated with Tip-Edge appliance. The results of cephalometric measurements before and after treatment were statistically analyzed.
RESULTSThe average treatment time was 16.2 months. The results of cephalometric measurement showed that UIC-AP decreased by 3.72 mm (P < 0.01), LIC-AP decreased by 1.03 mm (P < 0.01), LIC-MP decreased by 1.59 mm (P < 0.01), L6-MP increased by 0.99 mm (P <0.05), the over jet decreased by 3.73 mm (P < 0.01).
CONCLUSIONTip-Edge appliance can effectively change the dento-alveolar position by means of the differential mechanics.
