Author:
Dos Santos José Ricardo Prando,Dos Santos Bruna Ramos Meireles,Ferreira Mayra Fernanda,Delbem Alberto Carlos Botazzo,De Mendonça Marcos Rogério
Abstract
Objective: The aim of this study was to assess the efficacy of driftodontics in the lower arch after 6-month period in individuals with severe crowding who undergo the extraction of the first premolars. Materials and Methods: The principle of driftodontics have been applied to the lower arch without the use of orthodontic appliances. Results: The results showed significant decrease of extraction spaces, a significant decrease of the IMPA from T1 to T3, the angulation of the canines from T1 to T2 and inter-canine distances, inter-pre-molars and inter-molars, as demonstrated with the ANOVA and Tukey tests (p <0.05).Conclusion: It is concluded that the dentoalveolar changes following the physiological tooth movement observation occurred more intensely in the first three months after the extractions, and the anterior segment was the area with the most significant changes.
Publisher
South Florida Publishing LLC