Article ID | Journal | Published Year | Pages | File Type |
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3116212 | American Journal of Orthodontics and Dentofacial Orthopedics | 2014 | 8 Pages |
Abstract
A common dilemma in adult orthodontic treatment is deciding how best to treat missing posterior teeth. One treatment option is to orthodontically close the space. But closure can be difficult, especially if the open space is in the maxillary posterior area, because tooth movement through the maxillary sinus is limited. The increased difficulty of moving teeth in the maxillary sinus is similar to moving a tooth in the atrophic posterior mandibular ridge. If space closure is selected as a treatment method, proper mechanics and light forces should be applied. In this article, we report movement of teeth through the maxillary sinus and discuss various implications related to orthodontic treatment in the maxillary sinus.
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Authors
Jae Hyun Park, Kiyoshi Tai, Akira Kanao, Masato Takagi,