Intrusion of supererupted molars with titanium miniplate anchorage

Angle Orthod. 2003 Oct;73(5):597-601. doi: 10.1043/0003-3219(2003)073<0597:IOSMWT>2.0.CO;2.

Abstract

Titanium miniplates, normally used in orthognathic surgery for osteotomy fixation, were placed in the maxilla and mandible for skeletal anchorage to orthodontically intrude severely hypererupted unopposed molars.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Adult
  • Bone Plates*
  • Female
  • Humans
  • Male
  • Molar / pathology*
  • Orthodontic Appliances*
  • Orthodontic Brackets
  • Orthodontic Wires
  • Titanium*
  • Tooth Movement Techniques / instrumentation*

Substances

  • Titanium