Clinical Research of a New Movable Molar Distalization Appliance
- VernacularTitle:新型可摘式钟摆矫治器的临床应用
- Author:
Hongfei LU
;
Zhihui MAI
;
Qi CHEN
;
Hong AI
- Publication Type:Journal Article
- Keywords:
molardistalization appliance;
molarsdistalization;
crowdness,Angle's Class Ⅲ malocclusion
- From:
Journal of Sun Yat-sen University(Medical Sciences)
2010;31(2):278-281
- CountryChina
- Language:Chinese
-
Abstract:
[Objectives]This study was designed to evaluate the treatment effects of a new movable molardistalization appliance for distal movement of maxillary first molars on Angle's Class Ⅲ malocclusion adolescence patients with the second premolar crowded.[Methods]Sixteen patients were treated by a new movable molardistalization appliance.Cephalometric analysis and model measurement was carried out before and after the treatment.Data were analyzed by paired t-test.[Results]The molars were distalized 5 mm during an average time of 3.8 months.There were significant increases in the Angle SNA and A-NPg(P ＜0.05).[Conclusion]it was a effective way to get space and improve patient's profiles on Angle's Class Ⅲ malocclusion adolescence patients with the second premolar crowded by the new movable molardistalization appliance.It was also conducive to patient's oral hygiene.
