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Space closure using the Hycon device. A case report.

Viral A Kachiwala1, Anmol S Kalha, J Vigneshwaran

  • 1College of Dental Sciences, Davangere, Karnataka, India. viral.kachiwala@gmail.com

Australian Orthodontic Journal
|August 8, 2007
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Patient-activated Hycon devices effectively close dental spaces, retracting anterior teeth and protracting posterior teeth. This approach may reduce orthodontic adjustment visits.

Area of Science:

  • Orthodontics
  • Dental Mechanics

Background:

  • Space closure in orthodontics can be challenging and require frequent adjustments.
  • Patient-controlled appliances offer a potential solution to minimize clinical visits.

Observation:

  • The Hycon device, a patient-activated intra-oral screw, was utilized for space closure.
  • Sliding mechanics and premolar extractions facilitated anterior tooth retraction in a bimaxillary protrusion case.

Findings:

  • The Hycon device achieved a space closure rate of approximately 1.9 mm per month.
  • Effective space closure involved distal movement of anterior teeth and mesial movement of posterior teeth.

Implications:

  • Patient-activated devices like the Hycon can streamline orthodontic treatment.

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  • This method offers an efficient alternative for managing space closure, potentially reducing patient burden and treatment time.