Uprighting of mesially or horizontally impacted mandibular molars.
- Author:
Yao-qiang MIAO
1
;
Hui ZHONG
Author Information
- Publication Type:Case Reports
- MeSH: Adolescent; Adult; Female; Humans; Male; Molar; pathology; physiology; Orthodontic Appliances; Orthodontics, Corrective; methods; Tooth, Impacted; therapy; Young Adult
- From:Chinese Journal of Stomatology 2006;41(1):8-11
- CountryChina
- Language:Chinese
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Abstract:
OBJECTIVETo assess the treatment method and outcome of mesially or horizontally impacted mandibular molars.
METHODSEleven patients with mandibular impacted molars, including 9 horizontally impacted molars and 5 mesially impacted molars were treated with fixed appliance in conjunction with molar band soldered with pushing spring. Crowns of impacted molars were moved occlusally and distally.
RESULTSAll mesially or horizontally mandibular impacted molars were uprighted and brought into occlusion. Mean treatment period was 7.4 months (6 to 12 months).
CONCLUSIONSThis orthodontic molar uprighting technique was effective in uprighting and distalizing the impacted molars.
