Management of occlusal canting with miniscrews.

Management of occlusal canting with miniscrews.
Angle Orthod. 2013 Dec 23;
Authors: Yáñez-Vico RM, Iglesias-Linares A, de Llano-Pérula MC, Solano-Reina A, Solano-Reina E
Abstract
Abstract A 14-year-old boy with a skeletal Class II malocclusion and open bite whose chief complaint was a posterior crossbite showed a canted occlusal plane with asymmetric gummy smile and mandibular deviation at clinical examination. The treatment with miniscrews focused on the bilateral intrusion of the maxillary posterior teeth and, after resolving the open bite, a new biomechanical technique involving joined miniscrews was applied for an en masse intrusion of the left side. This treatment strategy achieved optimal occlusion with improvements to the sagittal, vertical, and transverse relationships and achieved a harmonious smile.
PMID: 24364753 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher]

Source: The Angle Orthodontist - December 23, 2013 Category: Dentistry Authors: Yáñez-Vico RM, Iglesias-Linares A, de Llano-Pérula MC, Solano-Reina A, Solano-Reina E Tags: Angle Orthod Source Type: research