Skeletal and dental effects of molar distalization using a modified palatal anchorage plate in adolescents.

Conclusions: The MPAP showed a significant skeletal effect on the maxilla. Both MPAP and headgear resulted in distalization of maxillary first molars. Therefore, it is recommended that clinicians consider the application of MPAP, especially in noncompliant Class II patients.
PMID: 25191840 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher]

Source: The Angle Orthodontist - September 5, 2014 Category: Dentistry Authors: Sa'aed NL, Park CO, Bayome M, Park JH, Kim Y, Kook YA Tags: Angle Orthod Source Type: research