Improved facial profile with premolar extraction and molar intrusion using TADs and VTOs

Document Type

Article

Publication Title

Temporary Anchorage Devices in Clinical Orthodontics

Abstract

This chapter demonstrates how virtual treatment objectives (VTOs) and temporary skeletal anchorage devices (TADs) were used to treat a full-grown Class II female patient orthodontically and with premolar extraction. It has been found that extraction treatment does not negatively impact soft tissue profile and esthetics over time, and that there are no significant differences in facial profiles with or without extraction treatment. To improve the hyperdivergent skeletal Class II pattern, two TADs would be placed to allow for maxillary molar intrusion and autorotation of the mandible. An important consideration to keep in mind when treating full-grown Class II patients is how to improve their facial profile. Because of this, treatment plans will differ from one Class II patient to the next.

First Page

675

Last Page

684

DOI

10.1002/9781119513636.ch61

Publication Date

2-21-2020

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