Clear aligner treatment of an adult open bite with bilateral missing mandibular first molars through molar protraction with Albert cantilever arms - 06/09/24
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Premature loss of first permanent molars is a common occurrence in clinical practice, leading to abnormal occlusion and inefficient mastication for patients. This case report presented the orthodontic retreatment of a 32-year-old female patient who suffered from premature loss of mandibular bilateral first molars. The mesial tipping of the mandibular second molars led to an occlusal interference, resulting in a clockwise rotation of the lower jaw and an anterior open bite (AOB). We achieved long-distance molar mesialization using clear aligners with Albert cantilever arms. After 42 months of treatment, the patient's occlusion and facial profile significantly improved. The cantilever combined with the cleat aligner treatment has been clinically effective for the protraction of mandibular posterior teeth, extending the field of application of clear aligners.
Le texte complet de cet article est disponible en PDF.Keywords : Skeletal Class II malocclusion, Missing mandibular first molar, Open bite, Cantilever arm, Molar protraction, ClinCheck™, Invisalign®, Clear aligners
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Vol 22 - N° 4
Article 100918- décembre 2024 Retour au numéroBienvenue sur EM-consulte, la référence des professionnels de santé.
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