Corticotomy-assisted molar protraction with the aid of temporary anchorage device.

Corticotomy-assisted molar protraction with the aid of temporary anchorage device.
Angle Orthod. 2013 Jul 8;
Authors: Uribe F, Janakiraman N, Fattal AN, Schincaglia GP, Nanda R
Abstract
Abstract This case report describes the interdisciplinary management of a 58-year-old woman who was missing lower first molars and supraerupted maxillary first molars. The treatment plan included intrusion of the upper first molars and corticotomy-assisted mandibular second molar protraction with the aid of temporary anchorage devices. Miniscrews were effective in intrusion of the maxillary first molars and protraction of the lower second molars. Although good functional outcome was achieved in 41 months, the corticotomy-assisted procedure did not significantly reduce the treatment time.
PMID: 23834274 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher]

Source: The Angle Orthodontist - July 8, 2013 Category: Dentistry Authors: Uribe F, Janakiraman N, Fattal AN, Schincaglia GP, Nanda R Tags: Angle Orthod Source Type: research