Article ID Journal Published Year Pages File Type
3117663 American Journal of Orthodontics and Dentofacial Orthopedics 2010 8 Pages PDF
Abstract

Occlusal-plane canting is a challenging problem for orthodontists because it cannot be solved easily without surgical intervention. Normally, a LeFort I osteotomy and concomitant mandibular surgery is used to correct the problem, even in patients with mild facial asymmetry but with noticeable occlusal-plane canting. Skeletal anchorage can be used in patients with occlusal canting to reduce the need for orthognathic surgery. The purpose of this article was to introduce a biomechanical system—rhythmic wire— to correct occlusal-plane canting. The records of 2 patients treated with this system are shown.

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