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Japanese NiTi coils used to move molars distally.

Authors :
Gianelly AA
Bednar J
Dietz VS
Source :
American journal of orthodontics and dentofacial orthopedics : official publication of the American Association of Orthodontists, its constituent societies, and the American Board of Orthodontics [Am J Orthod Dentofacial Orthop] 1991 Jun; Vol. 99 (6), pp. 564-6.
Publication Year :
1991

Abstract

Japanese NiTi superelastic coils, exerting 100 gm of force, were compressed against the maxillary first molars and moved the molars distally 1 to 1.5 mm/month. Anchorage was obtained with a modified Nance appliance cemented onto the first premolars in conjunction with a fixed appliance.

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
0889-5406
Volume :
99
Issue :
6
Database :
MEDLINE
Journal :
American journal of orthodontics and dentofacial orthopedics : official publication of the American Association of Orthodontists, its constituent societies, and the American Board of Orthodontics
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
2038976
Full Text :
https://doi.org/10.1016/S0889-5406(05)81633-6