Molar Distalization

Is mandibular molar distalization feasible?

Introduction: The mandibular molar is considered the most difficult tooth to move. In certain clinical situations, it would seem useful to move it backward. Is that feasible? When would it be indicated? Is it successful, and if so how? Material and methods: We first review some fundamental principles and present an update of the literature on mandibular molar distalization, then analyze a retro...

Slow and continuous maxillary expansion, molar rotation, and molar distalization.

Upper molar distalization: a critical analysis.

Traditional upper molar distalization techniques require patient co-operation with the headgear or elastics. Recently, several different intraoral procedures have been introduced to minimize the need for patient co-operation. This article reviews the appliances currently available for maxillary molar distalization and critically analyses their dentoalveolar and skeletal effects.

Unilateral Molar Distalization: A Nonextraction Therapy

In the recent years, nonextraction treatment approaches and noncompliance therapies have become more popular in the correction of space discrepancies. One of the conventional approaches for space gaining in the arches without patient compliance is done by using certain extra oral appliances or intraoral appliance. The greatest advantage of certain appliances like fixed functional and molar dist...

Molar Distalization with Modified Graz Implant

Palatal implant for distalization of molars can be used by two methods: I] It can be directly connected to the teeth that have to be moved by means of a distalizing device {direct method}, so that the reactionary forces are completely dissipated on the implant. II] It can be used as a reinforcement anchorage unit, by means of transpalatal bar connecting the first premolars and the implant; in t...