Maxillary Molar Distalization with Introral Fixed Appliances and Miniscrew Anchorage — Case Report

Authors

Tung-Yu Li, Orthodontic Department, Taipei Veterans General Hospital; Zuoying Branch of Kaohsiung Armed Forces General HospitalFollow
Fang-Chin Chen, Orthodontic Department, Taipei Veterans General Hospital
Hwai-Jen Fong, Orthodontic Department, Taipei Veterans General Hospital
Tzu-Ying Wu, Orthodontic Department, Taipei Veterans General Hospital; National Yang-Ming University
Sou-Hsin Kuang, Orthodontic Department, Taipei Veterans General Hospital; National Yang-Ming University

Abstract

Fixed maxillary molar distalization appliance is an effective and noncompliance way for space regain. But with the increased confidence on skeletal anchorage, maximum anchorage preparation was planned with miniscrew in recent years. In this article, we cited two clinical cases to introduce an intraoral noncompliance appliance for maxillary molar distalization. RAMDA (rapid molar distalizing appliance) assist with skeletal anchorage is our modified technique used in these cases. From superimposition, we found that average rate of distalization was 1-2 mm per month. However, distal tipping of molar and anterior anchorage loss were also noted when using miniscrew as indirect anchorage.

Recommended Citation

Li, Tung-Yu; Chen, Fang-Chin; Fong, Hwai-Jen; Wu, Tzu-Ying; and Kuang, Sou-Hsin (2013) "Maxillary Molar Distalization with Introral Fixed Appliances and Miniscrew Anchorage — Case Report," Taiwanese Journal of Orthodontics: Vol. 25: Iss. 3, Article 5.
https://doi.org/10.30036/TJO.201309_25(3).0005
Available at: https://www.tjo.org.tw/tjo/vol25/iss3/5

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