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| Year : 2016 | Volume
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Molar Intrusion Techniques in Orthodontics: A Review
Zaki Hakami
Assistant Professor, Department of Preventive Dental Sciences, Division of Orthodontics, College of Dentistry, Jazan University, Jazan, Saudi Arabia
Correspondence Address:
Zaki Hakami
Assistant Professor, Department of Preventive Dental Sciences, Division of Orthodontics, College of Dentistry, Jazan University, Jazan, Saudi Arabia
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Molar intrusion has always been a complex and difficult treatment modality. It can be approached for treating open bite patients or over erupted molar tooth/teeth. Through the decades, various treatment strategies have been developed to intrude molar teeth, ranging from non-surgical to surgical approaches, and utilizing various appliances, some which rely on patient compliance. The aim of this article is to compile and summarize the existing molar intrusive techniques and appliances with respect to their advantages and disadvantages, and their possible clinical effectiveness. |
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