Two simple yet efficient biomechanics for correction of retroclined maxillary central incisors

Abstract

Angle’s class II division 2 malocclusion is characterized by retroclined maxillary central incisors and increased overbite. The first step in the treatment of such cases involves the correction of incisor inclination and their intrusion. Conventional techniques for intrusion are taxing on the anchor teeth like molars and adjacent teeth like lateral incisors. Appropriate biomechanical use of temporary anchorage devices (TADS) will enable the clinician to avoid undesirable tooth movements. The following are two cases in which simple and efficient biomechanics have been performed with the use of TADS for the correction of incisor inclination and deep overbite. The case-specific use of single vs two mini implants as well as round vs rectangular wire for intrusion and proclination of central incisors has also been explained.