Maxillary Molar Intrusion using Mini-implants to gain vertical Space in the Antagonist Arch for Rehabilitation with Implant Prosthesis: An Interdisciplinary Approach

JOURNAL TITLE: International Journal of Clinical Implant Dentistry

Author
1. Purva H Shinde
2. Nikhil V Jain
3. Ramandeep Dugal
ISSN
0974-9918
DOI
10.5005/jp-journals-10004-1046
Volume
1
Issue
3
Publishing Year
2015
Pages
4
Author Affiliations
    1. Department of Maxillofacial Prosthodontics and Oral Implantology, MA Rangoonwala College of Dental Sciences and Research Centre, Pune, Maharashtra, India
    1. Department of Maxillofacial Prosthodontics and Oral Implantology, MA Rangoonwala College of Dental Sciences and Research Centre, Pune, Maharashtra, India
    1. Department of Maxillofacial Prosthodontics and Oral Implantology, MA Rangoonwala College of Dental Sciences and Research Centre, Pune, Maharashtra, India
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    Abstract

    Long-term edentulism leads to the encroachment of the space by the antagonist teeth, which interfere with the occlusion, function, and most importantly the vertical space required for replacement of the teeth. Dental implant therapy has taken over conventional fixed dental prosthesis as a treatment option since the last few decades. Minimum biomechanical requirement for the height of the implant prosthesis makes it imperative for the clinician to modify the height of the opposing tooth. Overcoming the conventional technique of tooth reduction, use of temporary anchorage devices like mini-implants, for tooth intrusion, provides a minimally invasive approach. This article describes a case where mini-implants were activated using elastics for maxillary molar intrusion to create space for the implant prosthesis to replace the missing mandibular molars.

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