Affiliation:
1. Department of Orthodontics, School of Dentistry , Kyungpook National University , Daegu , Korea
Abstract
Abstract
The ectopic eruption path of a permanent molar can cause incomplete emergence through interference by an adjacent tooth, early loss of a primary molar, or an arch length discrepancy. It is clinically important to determine the appropriate appliance that may easily be placed for the considered application of a molar corrective force. A newly designed appliance is introduced for the distal uprighting of an ectopically erupting molar and supported by two case presentations. The current technique of using a segmental wire incorporating double-sided hooks may easily and effectively resolve this problem.
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