Journal of PEARLDENT
  • Year: 2020
  • Volume: 11
  • Issue: 1

Molar distalization for space gaining in orthodontics

1Post Graduate Student, Department of Orthodontics and Dentofacial Orthopedics, Rajarajeswari Dental College and Hospital, Bangalore

2Professor, Department of Orthodontics and Dentofacial Orthopedics, Rajarajeswari Dental College and Hospital, Bangalore

3Professor, Department of Orthodontics and Dentofacial Orthopedics, Rajarajeswari Dental College and Hospital, Bangalore

4Reader, Department of Orthodontics and Dentofacial Orthopedics, Rajarajeswari Dental College and Hospital, Bangalore

5Professor, Department of Orthodontics and Dentofacial Orthopedics, Rajarajeswari Dental College and Hospital, Bangalore

*Address of correspondence: Dr Anusha Vishnu, Pg Student, Dept of Orthodontics, Rajarajeswari Dental College and Hospital, Bangalore

Online published on 20 October, 2020.

Abstract

Distalization of molar, in current times has evolved as an alternative method of space gaining to conventional methods such as extraction and proximal slicing where ever indicated.A patient with class I skeletal bases and an acceptable profile, with minimal space requirements for relief of crowding or mild protrusion can possibly be best treated by distalization without sacrifice of tooth material.This article provides a comprehensive review of the advantages, indications, case selection and various appliances used for molar distalization.

Keywords

Molar distalization, Space gainers