The efficiency of molar distalization using clear aligners and mini-implants: Two clinical cases

Anna Auladell; Fernando De La Iglesia; Oriol Quevedo; Andre Walter; Andreu Puigdollers

doi:10.1016/j.ortho.2021.100604

The efficiency of molar distalization using clear aligners and mini-implants: Two clinical cases

Int Orthod. 2022 Mar;20(1):100604. doi: 10.1016/j.ortho.2021.100604. Epub 2022 Jan 14.

Authors

Anna Auladell¹, Fernando De La Iglesia², Oriol Quevedo², Andre Walter², Andreu Puigdollers²

Affiliations

¹ Department of Orthodontics, Universitat Internacional de Catalunya (UIC), Barcelona, Spain. Electronic address: [email protected].
² Department of Orthodontics, Universitat Internacional de Catalunya (UIC), Barcelona, Spain.

PMID: 35039240
DOI: 10.1016/j.ortho.2021.100604

Abstract

When using clear aligners, if distalization greater than 3mm is required, there is no real predictable procedure to follow. The aim of this article is to show with two clinical cases the biomechanics of distalizing lower molars with mini-implant anchorage and aligners.

Keywords: Aligners; Class III treatment; Mini-implants.

Publication types

Case Reports

MeSH terms

Cephalometry / methods
Humans
Malocclusion, Angle Class II* / diagnostic imaging
Malocclusion, Angle Class II* / therapy
Maxilla
Molar
Orthodontic Anchorage Procedures* / methods
Orthodontic Appliance Design
Orthodontic Appliances, Removable*
Tooth Movement Techniques / methods