Molar protaction –A review

Abstract

To provide a assortment of the various methods as of how the dogma of molar protraction is achieved.: Orthodontically relevant sources of information were searched using electronic databases including PubMed and Google Scholar and current reports.: Due to the rapidly evolving new techniques in Orthodontics various methods have been explored and much is left to be disclosed.Keeping in mind the various methods through which one can approach Molar protraction, one should always check on the ease of the procedure avoiding dexterity for the clinician and also patient compliance must be seen. Over all the efficiency lies in the hand of the clinician more than the technique itself.

Analysis of the comparative evaluation of efficacy of three different loops for bodily protraction of mandibular molar – a finite element analysis

“…In low angle cases, molar extrusion is helpful as it helps in opening of the deep bite. However, in high angle cases or in cases of skeletal open bite, extrusion of molar has to be controlled by using appropriate treatment mechanics 3 .…”

“…Molar protraction in the mandible is more complicated than in maxilla 3 due to dense cortical bone, and roots of the mandibular molar are wider buccolingually than mesiodistally. Protraction of molar is challenging, adults typically require more treatment period than children,as children have fewer periodontal and root resorption problems during molar protraction.…”