Maxillary molar distalization with first class appliance

Abstract

SUMMARYNon-extraction treatment has gained popularity for corrections of mild-to-moderate class II malocclusion over the past few decades. The distalization of maxillary molars is of significant value for treatment of cases with minimal arch discrepancy and mild class II molar relation associated with a normal mandibular arch and acceptable profile. This paper describes our experience with a 16-year-old female patient who reported with irregularly placed upper front teeth and unpleasant smile. The patient was diagnosed to have angles class II malocclusion with moderate maxillary anterior crowding, deep bite of 4 mm on a skeletal class II base with an orthognathic maxilla and retrognathic mandible and normal growth pattern. She presented an ideal profile and so molar distalization was planned with the first-class appliance. Molars were distalised by 8 mm on the right and left quadrants and class I molar relation achieved within 4 months. The space gained was utilised effectively to align the arch and establish a class I molar and canine relation. BACKGROUND

Validity Of Moyers`s Mixed Dentition Analysis For Egyptians

“…This is in agreement with many studies and indicated that there is variations in canine and premolar tooth width between races and ethnic groups. (5,31) ISSN: 1110-435X ONLINE ISSN: 281-5258 Regarding females, statistically significant differences existed between the measured and predicted values using Moyer prediction tables at 35 th , 50 th , 75 th percentile, except for the 50 th percentile in the mandibular arches. This results is similar to conclusions of other studies that indicated inacuracy of moyer prediction tables for females.…”