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Influence of straight-pull headgear on the eruption pattern of maxillary canines: a retrospective study
Grazia Fichera1, Mariagrazia Greco, Mario Caltabiano
1Department of Orthodontics, Istituto di II Clinica Odontoiatrica, Policlinico Città Universitaria, Catania, Italy.
Aim:
To evaluate the effect of the straight-pull headgear and activator (Andresen type) treatment on the eruption pattern of impacted maxillary canines.
Methods:
Mesiodistal positional, angular, and vertical changes of impacted canines were evaluated and statistically analyzed in pre- and posttreatment panoramic radiographs of 22 patients (12 treated with combination headgear, 10 treated with an activator).
Results:
Eruption of the permanent canines in the group treated with straight-pull headgear was significantly more successful (88%) than in the group treated with an activator (62%).
Conclusion:
Mesiodistal and vertical crown position, as well as angulation of canines, differ significantly between subjects treated with straight-pull headgear or an activator.
