Induced ankylosis of primary canines for absolute anchorage in the treatment of a patient with Class III malocclusion and cleft soft palate

Am J Orthod Dentofacial Orthop. 2019 Mar;155(3):398-410. doi: 10.1016/j.ajodo.2017.08.031.

Abstract

This case report describes the induced ankylosis of the primary canines for use as absolute anchorage for maxillary protraction. The patient was a young boy with Class III malocclusion and cleft soft palate. The final occlusion was esthetic, functional, healthy, and stable 4 years after treatment.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Cephalometry
  • Child
  • Cleft Palate / surgery*
  • Cuspid*
  • Humans
  • Male
  • Malocclusion, Angle Class III / diagnostic imaging
  • Malocclusion, Angle Class III / therapy*
  • Orthodontic Anchorage Procedures*
  • Orthodontics, Corrective / methods*
  • Palate, Soft / abnormalities*
  • Palate, Soft / surgery
  • Radiography, Panoramic
  • Tooth Ankylosis*

Supplementary concepts

  • Cleft Soft Palate