Uprighting of mesially or horizontally impacted mandibular molars / 中华口腔医学杂志

ABSTRACT

<p><b>OBJECTIVE</b>To assess the treatment method and outcome of mesially or horizontally impacted mandibular molars.</p><p><b>METHODS</b>Eleven patients with mandibular impacted molars, including 9 horizontally impacted molars and 5 mesially impacted molars were treated with fixed appliance in conjunction with molar band soldered with pushing spring. Crowns of impacted molars were moved occlusally and distally.</p><p><b>RESULTS</b>All mesially or horizontally mandibular impacted molars were uprighted and brought into occlusion. Mean treatment period was 7.4 months (6 to 12 months).</p><p><b>CONCLUSIONS</b>This orthodontic molar uprighting technique was effective in uprighting and distalizing the impacted molars.</p>