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The use of magnets to move molars distally.

Authors :
Gianelly AA
Vaitas AS
Thomas WM
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] 1989 Aug; Vol. 96 (2), pp. 161-7.
Publication Year :
1989

Abstract

Repelling magnets, which were anchored to a modified Nance appliance cemented on the first premolars, were activated against the maxillary first molars to move them distally. Eighty percent of the space created represented distal movement of the first molars.

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
0889-5406
Volume :
96
Issue :
2
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 :
2756952
Full Text :
https://doi.org/10.1016/0889-5406(89)90257-6