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The Establishment of a Murine Maxillary Orthodontic Model
Published on: October 27, 2023
[Mesialization of upper second molars using skeletal anchorage]
Oana Almăşan1, H Almăşan, Viorica Tărmure
1Universitatea de Medicinā şi Farmacie I. Haţieganu Cluj Napoca, Facultatea de Medicină Dentară, Catedra de Protetică Dentară.
Summary
Orthodontic miniimplants enable controlled mesialization of upper second molars. This clinical case demonstrates successful tooth movement using skeletal anchorage with miniimplants and fixed appliances.
Area of Science:
- Orthodontics
- Dental Implantology
Background:
- Anchorage control has historically challenged orthodontists.
- Microimplants (mini-implants) have emerged as a solution for complex tooth movements.
Observation:
- This clinical case details the mesialization of upper second molars using miniimplants.
- Skeletal anchorage was achieved through the strategic placement of miniimplants.
Findings:
- Bilateral mesialization of upper second molars was successfully accomplished.
- The study highlights the effectiveness of miniimplants in orthodontic treatment.
Implications:
- Miniimplant placement influences force delivery and tooth movement control.
- Successful orthodontic treatment with miniimplants relies on primary stabilization and judicious loading.
