Orthodontic Molar Uprighting - Literature Review

Authors

Hsin-Yi Hsieh, Graduate Institute of Craniofacial and Oral Science, Chang Gung University; Department of Craniofacial Orthodontics and Craniofacial Center, Chang Gung Memorial Hospital
Wen-Ching Ko, Graduate Institute of Craniofacial and Oral Science, Chang Gung University; Department of Craniofacial Orthodontics and Craniofacial Center, Chang Gung Memorial Hospital
Chiung-Shing Huang, Graduate Institute of Craniofacial and Oral Science, Chang Gung University; Department of Craniofacial Orthodontics and Craniofacial Center, Chang Gung Memorial Hospital

Abstract

Tipped molar is a relatively common occurrence in adult dentition. The objective in orthodontic molar uprighting is ideal positioning of the molar which will eventually become an abutment tooth for a fixed prothesis. The ideal position will improve the periodontal environment for the molar. The benefits provided by molar uprignting are: abutment preparations are simplified; pontic design is improved; reduced mesial periodontal infra-bony defect and so on. In present review article, several appliances and techniques are described for uprighting molars.

Recommended Citation

Hsieh, Hsin-Yi; Ko, Wen-Ching; and Huang, Chiung-Shing (2009) "Orthodontic Molar Uprighting - Literature Review," Taiwanese Journal of Orthodontics: Vol. 21: Iss. 1, Article 2.
https://doi.org/10.30036/TJO.200903.0003
Available at: https://www.tjo.org.tw/tjo/vol21/iss1/2

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