Annals and Essences of Dentistry
  • Year: 2014
  • Volume: 6
  • Issue: 2

A simple, efficient and effective method of molar distalization using superelastic NiTi wire – a case report

Department of Orthodontics and dentofacial orthpeadics, A.J. Institute of Dental Sciences, Mangalore, India

*Corresponding Author: Dr. Sudeeptha Dinker, Reader, Department of Orthodontics, A.J Institute of Dental Sciences, Phone No. 9845691661. Mangalore. Email; suesure@gmail.com

Online published on 16 February, 2015.

Abstract

Distalization is one of the proven methods of gaining space and for correction of intermaxillary malocclusions. There are different ways and means by which distalization can be achieved. Here with a class II case is presented where distalization is achieved with superelastic NiTi wires.

Keywords

Distalization, NiTi wires, Malocclusion, Class II