New generation open-bite treatment with zygomatic anchorage

Erverdi N., Usumez S., Solak A.

ANGLE ORTHODONTIST, cilt.76, sa.3, ss.519-526, 2006 (SCI-Expanded) identifier

  • Yayın Türü: Makale / Tam Makale
  • Cilt numarası: 76 Sayı: 3
  • Basım Tarihi: 2006
  • Dergi Adı: ANGLE ORTHODONTIST
  • Derginin Tarandığı İndeksler: Science Citation Index Expanded (SCI-EXPANDED), Scopus
  • Sayfa Sayıları: ss.519-526
  • Anahtar Kelimeler: zygomatic anchorage, implant anchorage, open-bite treatment, CEPHALOMETRIC EVALUATION, ENDOSSEOUS IMPLANTS, SKELETAL ANCHORAGE
  • Marmara Üniversitesi Adresli: Hayır

Özet

This technical note aims to present the fabrication and application of a new generation of posterior intrusion appliances using zygomatic anchorage. The use of zygomatic anchorage enables en masse impaction of the posterior segment without any side effects such as labial flaring. A 14-year-old, female Class II patient with an anterior open bite was treated with a new generation posterior intrusion appliance. At the end of treatment, a Class I canine and molar relationship and a correction of the anterior open bite were achieved. The molars were impacted 3.6 mm, and this impaction was maintained throughout the treatment. The mandibular plane showed a counterclockwise autorotation of 4 degrees. This case report demonstrates that zygomatic anchorage can be used effectively for molar intrusion and anchorage maintenance. However, further clinical studies with larger samples are required to confirm its effectiveness.