Uprighting and protraction of two unilateral mandibular molars using a cantilever arm through a sophisticated biomechanical system with clear aligner: A case report - 13/07/24
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Although clear aligner can be efficient and predictable in some tooth movements, mandibular molar protraction is the least predictable owing to biological and biomechanical limitations. This case report presents a 20-year-old female with poor prognosed left mandibular first molar (#36), deviated dental midline and mild crowding. After extraction of #36, clear aligners and an Albert cantilever were used for treatment. Through carefully designed dual mechanical system, we achieved uprighting and protraction of #37 within 27 months, with crown and root movements of 9.9mm and 12.1mm, respectively. The predictability of the crown and root movement was 107.6% and 84.6%. Coincident dental and facial midline, class I molar and canine relationship and good root parallelism were also achieved. Large-distance mandibular molar protraction can be achieved effectively with a combination of Albert cantilever arm and clear aligner.
Le texte complet de cet article est disponible en PDF.Keywords : Clear aligner, Biomechanics, Orthodontic treatment, Mandibular molar protraction
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Vol 22 - N° 3
Article 100893- septembre 2024 Retour au numéroBienvenue sur EM-consulte, la référence des professionnels de santé.
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