Miniplates as skeletal anchorage for treating mandibular second molar impactions

Yasushi Inoue Miyahira; Liliana Avila Maltagliati; Danilo Furquim Siqueira; Rafi Romano

doi:10.1016/j.ajodo.2006.10.026

Miniplates as skeletal anchorage for treating mandibular second molar impactions

Am J Orthod Dentofacial Orthop. 2008 Jul;134(1):145-8. doi: 10.1016/j.ajodo.2006.10.026.

Authors

Yasushi Inoue Miyahira¹, Liliana Avila Maltagliati, Danilo Furquim Siqueira, Rafi Romano

Affiliation

¹ Department of Orthodontics, School of Dentistry, Methodist University of São Paulo, São Paulo, Brazil. dr.yasushi@uol.com.br

PMID: 18617114
DOI: 10.1016/j.ajodo.2006.10.026

Abstract

Mandibular second molar impactions can be difficult to correct and might require surgery. A young man with an impacted mandibular right second molar was treated with a miniplate, which provided anchorage to upright the tooth. Although other devices are available, this technique appears to be predictable and quick, and has few side effects.

Publication types

Case Reports

MeSH terms

Bone Plates*
Child
Equipment Design
Humans
Male
Mandible / surgery
Molar / surgery*
Orthodontic Anchorage Procedures / instrumentation*
Orthodontic Appliance Design
Orthodontic Wires
Patient Care Planning
Stress, Mechanical
Tooth Movement Techniques / instrumentation
Tooth, Impacted / surgery*