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Three-Dimensional Control on Lingually Rolled in Molars using a 3D Lingual Arch.

Sunil Sunny¹, Denny P Joseph², Neethu Mathew³

¹Principal and Head, Department of Orthodontics and Dentofacial Orthopedics, Annoor Dental College and Hospital, Muvattupuzha, Kerala, India.

Journal of Clinical and Diagnostic Research : JCDR

|October 4, 2017

Summary

The novel Wilson's 3D lingual arch offers effective, three-dimensional mandibular molar uprighting. This advanced appliance provides superior anchorage and achieves significant results in a shorter, cost-effective timeframe.

Keywords:

Multipurpose appliance Uprighting Wilson’s 3D lingual arch

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Area of Science:

Orthodontics
Biomaterials Engineering

Background:

Traditional fixed lingual arches offer two-dimensional control for mandibular molar uprighting.
Lingually tipped molars present a significant clinical challenge in orthodontic treatment.

Purpose of the Study:

To evaluate the efficacy of the Wilson's 3D lingual arch appliance for three-dimensional mandibular molar uprighting.
To assess the stability, anchorage, and treatment efficiency of this novel appliance.

Main Methods:

Fabrication of the 3D lingual arch using a 0.028" round stainless steel wire with specific components (adaptor, activator, friction lock, extender).
Clinical application involving insertion of the friction lock into vertical stubs on molar bands for lingually tipped molars.
Monitoring of molar correction in all three dimensions, including buccal crown torque and lingual root torque.

Main Results:

Successful uprighting of lingually tipped mandibular molars achieved within one month.
Correction in all three dimensions, including controlled torque, was attained.
Simultaneous leveling and alignment of the anterior segment were observed.
Enhanced stability and anchorage provided to the molars.

Conclusions:

The Wilson's 3D lingual arch is a versatile, multipurpose appliance enabling precise three-dimensional molar control.
It offers superior anchorage and treatment efficiency compared to conventional lingual arches.
Achieves high-quality results in reduced treatment time and is cost-effective.