Intrusion method for a single overerupted maxillary molar using only palatal mini-implants and partial fixed appliances

Sebastian Baumgaertel; Sorapan Smuthkochorn; Juan Martin Palomo

doi:10.1016/j.ajodo.2015.10.016

Intrusion method for a single overerupted maxillary molar using only palatal mini-implants and partial fixed appliances

Am J Orthod Dentofacial Orthop. 2016 Mar;149(3):411-5. doi: 10.1016/j.ajodo.2015.10.016.

Authors

Sebastian Baumgaertel¹, Sorapan Smuthkochorn², Juan Martin Palomo³

Affiliations

¹ Clinical associate professor, Department of Orthodontics, Case Western Reserve University, Cleveland, Ohio. Electronic address: [email protected].
² Formerly, resident, Department of Orthodontics, Case Western Reserve University, Cleveland, Ohio.
³ Program director of orthodontics and director of the Craniofacial Imaging, Department of Orthodontics, Case Western Reserve University, Cleveland, Ohio.

PMID: 26926029
DOI: 10.1016/j.ajodo.2015.10.016

Abstract

Mandibular first molars are among the most frequently missing teeth in the adult dentition. As a result, the maxillary first molars are frequently overerupted. Conventional approaches to correct this undesirable molar position with skeletal anchorage usually include both buccal and palatal orthodontic mini-implants. Because palatal mini-implants have greater success rates than buccal ones, this article explains an intrusion method with only palatal mini-implants and limited fixed appliances to produce reliable intrusion of the overerupted molar while preventing undesirable side effects on the adjacent teeth.

Publication types

Case Reports

MeSH terms

Adult
Biomechanical Phenomena
Dental Implants*
Female
Humans
Maxilla / pathology*
Miniaturization
Molar / pathology*
Orthodontic Anchorage Procedures / instrumentation*
Orthodontic Appliance Design*
Orthodontic Brackets
Orthodontic Wires
Palate / surgery*
Stress, Mechanical
Tooth Movement Techniques / instrumentation
Tooth Movement Techniques / methods*

Substances

Dental Implants