Treatment of Asymmetric Premolar Extractions with Mini-implant – Case Report

Authors

Chih-Yu Lin, Department of Orthodontics, Wan Fang Hospital
Li-Hsiang Lin, Department of Orthodontics, Wan Fang Hospital; School of Dentistry, College of Oral Medicine, Taipei Medical University
Chih-Peng Su, Professional Dental Clinic
Sheng-Yang Lee, Department of Orthodontics, Wan Fang Hospital; School of Dentistry, College of Oral Medicine, Taipei Medical University; Center for Teeth Bank and Dental Stem Cell Technology, Taipei Medical UniversityFollow

Abstract

A case was presented with an adult male patient diagnosed as skeletal class III and dental class I malocclusion, and complaining of his dental crowding. Undergone orthodontic related examinations and periodontal evaluations, the treatment plan was to combine atypical extraction with insertion of mini-implants into mandible, in order to facilitate control of anchorage. After the treatment, lateral profile and occlusion were both apparently improved. Discussions were made about usage of mini-implants in this case and other possible ways to treat the patient.

Recommended Citation

Lin, Chih-Yu; Lin, Li-Hsiang; Su, Chih-Peng; and Lee, Sheng-Yang (2011) "Treatment of Asymmetric Premolar Extractions with Mini-implant – Case Report," Taiwanese Journal of Orthodontics: Vol. 23: Iss. 1, Article 5.
https://doi.org/10.30036/TJO.201103.0005
Available at: https://www.tjo.org.tw/tjo/vol23/iss1/5

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