Accelerated Tooth Movement with Orthodontic Mini-Screws


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Aksakalli S., Balaban A., Nazaroglu K., Saglam E.

CASE REPORTS IN DENTISTRY, vol.2017, 2017 (ESCI, Scopus) identifier identifier

Abstract

This case report outlines the possibility of accelerated tooth movement with the combination of microosteoperforation and mini-screws. A 14-year-old male patient presented Class II malocclusion with maxillary incisor protrusion. Upper first premolars were extracted, and after leveling, accelerated canine distalization started. For pre-and postdistalization times, amount of distalization, periodontal health, and root resorption were assessed. Within the limitations of this case report, micro-osteoperforations with mini-screw have a potential for shortening the treatment time.