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Orthodontic traction of impacted canine using magnet: a case report
Larry Cf Li1, Ricky Wk Wong, Nigel M King
1Orthodontics, Faculty of Dentistry, the University of Hong Kong, 2/F, 34 Hospital Road, Sai Ying Pun, Hong Kong SAR, PR China. fyoung@hkucc.hku.hk.
Cases Journal
|December 11, 2008
Abstract:
A 15 year and 1 month old Chinese female with palatally impacted upper left canine was successfully treated with an upper removable appliance with a magnet incorporated to provide orthodontic traction force. This case report indicates the possibility of using magnetic force as a safe, effective and comfortable way for orthodontic traction.
