Stainless steel double loop appliance to correct ectopically positioned maxillary permanent first molar

Stainless steel double loop appliance to correct ectopically positioned maxillary permanent first molar

Ectopic eruption is the abnormal eruption of a permanent tooth that often causes root resorption of an adjacent primary tooth which can be noted during routine dental radiographic evaluation. The mesial eruption of the permanent first molar may be a local eruption problem or may indicate developmental arch circumference deficiency requiring further consideration. Early treatment is mandatory to...

Delayed eruption of maxillary permanent first and second molars due to an ectopically positioned maxillary third molar.

A bonded appliance to correct ectopically erupting permanent molars.

A fully bonded m~dtiloop wire appliance for the correction of ectopically erupting permanent molars is described. The appliance allows control in the anteroposterior, vertical, and transverse planes. Ectopically erupting first permanent molars are seen in about 3% of the population.~,2 Sixty-six per cent of ectopically erupting maxillary first permanent molars self-correct by jumping over the i...

Ectopically Erupted Maxillary First Molars Treated by Molar Derotation/Distalization

Received on: 6/11/10 Accepted after Revision: 9/12/10 2Professor and Head, 3Professor, 4Associate Professor Private Practice, Gurgaon, Haryana, India 2Department of Pedodontics, Laxmibai Institute of Dental Sciences and Hospital, Patiala, Punjab, India 3Department of Orthodontics, Inderprastha Dental College Sahibabad, Uttar Pradesh, India 4Department of Orthodontics, Government Dental College,...

Distalization of Maxillary First Permanent Molar by Pendulum Appliance in Mixed Dentition Period

Introduction Mesial drifting of molar teeth in maxillary arch is corrected by movement of the molars distally. In addition to traditional distal movement techniques, such as extraoral force application and removable appliances, various intra-arch devices have been introduced since 1980s. These intra-arch appliances have nearly eliminated the need for patient cooperation. Case report The purpo...