A Precise Method of Measuring Simultaneous Intrusion and Uprighting of Mandibular Molar Using Denta Scan - A Case...

A commonly encountered problem in prosthetic dentistry is the supra eruption of teeth due to absence of opposing teeth. Consequently, replacement of the missing teeth with prosthesis becomes difficult due to lack of vertical dimension of the edentulous area. This article describes the space regaining procedure in a 14-year-old female patient who wanted a fixed prosthesis for her missing maxillary 1st molar. On examination, it was observed that mandibular 1st molar had supraerupted and tipped lingually. After considering the various treatment modalities it was decided to simultaneously intrude and upright the mandibular molar using a mini-implant. The precise measurements of intrusion and uprighting were done using Dentascan software. Intrusion of 1.8mm and buccolingual uprighting of 2.3mm was achieved in 45 days. The mini-implant is an efficient non-compliance device to intrude and upright the tooth simultaneously. Dentascan is an accurate and very precise method of measuring the intrusion and uprighting of teeth.