
ABSTRACT Objective: To determine the effects of linear force vector(s) from interradicular miniscrews on the distalization pattern of the maxillary arch in adult Class II patients. Materials and Methods: Twenty-five adult patients with mild to moderate Class II dentition and minimal crowding were collected. Either single (group A, n = 12) or dual (group B, n = 13) miniscrews were inserted on the posterior interradicular area to deliver a distalizing force to the main archwire. The displacement patterns of maxillary incisors and molars were measured and compared. Results: Significant distalization in the molars and incisors was shown in both groups. Significantly greater distalization and intrusion of the first molar and intrusive displacement of the incisor, together with significant reduction of the mandibular plane, were noted in group B, in contrast to the rotation of the occlusal plane in group A. Conclusions: Interradicular miniscrews predictably induced total arch distalization, leading to the correction of Class II. Additional miniscrews in the premolar area appear to facilitate intrusion and distalization of the entire arch according to the position of the force vectors.
Adult, Dental Stress Analysis, Male, Adolescent, Tooth Movement Techniques, Dental Arch/pathology*, Cephalometry, Bone Screws, 610, Malocclusion, Angle Class II, Statistics, Nonparametric, Young Adult, Angle Class II/pathology, Dental Arch, Miniscrew, 617, Maxilla, Orthodontic Anchorage Procedures, Interradicular, Humans, Orthodontic Appliance Design, Nonparametric, Tooth Movement Techniques/instrumentation*, Class II, Dental Stress Analysis*, Maxillary arch, Statistics, Orthodontic Anchorage Procedures/instrumentation*, Distalization, Angle Class II/therapy*, Female, Malocclusion
Adult, Dental Stress Analysis, Male, Adolescent, Tooth Movement Techniques, Dental Arch/pathology*, Cephalometry, Bone Screws, 610, Malocclusion, Angle Class II, Statistics, Nonparametric, Young Adult, Angle Class II/pathology, Dental Arch, Miniscrew, 617, Maxilla, Orthodontic Anchorage Procedures, Interradicular, Humans, Orthodontic Appliance Design, Nonparametric, Tooth Movement Techniques/instrumentation*, Class II, Dental Stress Analysis*, Maxillary arch, Statistics, Orthodontic Anchorage Procedures/instrumentation*, Distalization, Angle Class II/therapy*, Female, Malocclusion
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