Distalization with a modified c-palatal plate for severe upper crowding and a missing lower incisor

Authors

Jae Hyun Park, Arizona School of Dentistry and Oral Health
Traci Saito, Arizona School of Dentistry and Oral Health
Sun Kyong Yoo, Arizona School of Dentistry and Oral Health
Mohammed Alfaifi, The Catholic University of Korea
Yoon Ah Kook, The Catholic University of Korea

Document Type

Article

Publication Title

Korean Journal of Orthodontics

Abstract

This case report presents the orthodontic treatment of a 25-year-old patient with skeletal Class II and severe maxillary arch crowding, moderate mandibular arch crowding, anterior crossbite, and a missing lower incisor. He was treated with molar distalization using a modified C-palatal plate and temporary anchorage devices to create sufficient space for retraction. The total treatment duration was 21 months. After treatment, his occlusion and smile esthetics showed significant improvement. The modified C-palatal plate represents a treatment modality that enhances the prospects of non-extraction treatment and reduces the need for extraction. [Korean J Orthod 2020;50(1):52-62].

First Page

52

Last Page

62

DOI

10.4041/kjod.2020.50.1.52

Publication Date

1-1-2020

Recommended Citation

Park, Jae Hyun; Saito, Traci; Yoo, Sun Kyong; Alfaifi, Mohammed; and Kook, Yoon Ah, "Distalization with a modified c-palatal plate for severe upper crowding and a missing lower incisor" (2020). ASDOH Faculty Publications. 351.
https://scholarworks.atsu.edu/asdoh-faculty/351