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Measuring Maxillary Posterior Tooth Movement: A Model Assessment using Palatal and Dental Superimposition
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Open-bite treatment utilizing clear removable appliances with intermaxillary and intramaxillary elastics
1Arizona School of Dentistry & Oral Health, Mesa, AZ 85206, USA. JPark@atsu.edu
World Journal of Orthodontics
|July 8, 2009
Summary
Clear aligners with elastics effectively extrude maxillary teeth, offering an alternative for patients with open bites who dislike fixed braces. This approach provides an efficient treatment option for managing open bites and relapse.
Area of Science:
- Dentistry
- Orthodontics
- Biomaterials
Background:
- Open bites can be challenging to treat, especially in patients resistant to conventional fixed orthodontic appliances.
- Relapse of open bites can occur, necessitating further treatment.
- Clear aligner therapy is a popular orthodontic treatment modality.
Purpose of the Study:
- To evaluate the efficacy and efficiency of clear removable appliances with elastics for maxillary tooth extrusion.
- To assess the suitability of clear aligners with elastics as an alternative for patients refusing fixed appliances.
Main Methods:
- Utilized clear removable aligners integrated with elastics.
- Focused on maxillary tooth extrusion during aligner treatment.
- Considered cases of open bite relapse.
Main Results:
- Clear removable appliances with elastics demonstrated effectiveness in extruding maxillary teeth.
- The method proved efficient for managing open bites and relapse.
- This approach offers a viable alternative for patients unwilling to use fixed orthodontic devices.
Conclusions:
- Clear aligners combined with elastics are an effective and efficient method for maxillary tooth extrusion.
- This technique provides a valuable alternative orthodontic treatment for patients with open bites, particularly those who refuse conventional fixed appliances.
