The clinical application of mesiolization of molars by segmental arch technique / 实用口腔医学杂志

ABSTRACT

The first molar of youth is often extracted for seriously caries or without long term good effect after therapy because the first molar is often misunderstood as deciduous tooth by parents and therefore it is regarded as unnecessary to treat. For such young patients, the corresponding ipsilateral first molar caries while third molars (or germ) existing with crown well-developed,we can exact the first molar and move the second molar by segmental arch technique. In this way, we can quickly shift the second molar to the desired location, increases the efficiency and reduce both dental movement and period of treatment.