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  • Title: CAD-CAM-fabricated mini-implant insertion guides for the delivery of a distalization appliance in a single appointment.
    Author: Wilmes B, Vasudavan S, Drescher D.
    Journal: Am J Orthod Dentofacial Orthop; 2019 Jul; 156(1):148-156. PubMed ID: 31256828.
    Abstract:
    This article reports on the technical aspects of using a computer-aided design-computer-aided manufacturing (CAD-CAM) insertion guide for the placement of orthodontic mini-implants used for the purpose of providing anchorage support for maxillary molar distalization. A 10-year-old girl presented with a bilateral full-step Angle Class II molar relationship in the permanent dentition, with anterior arch-length insufficiency and blocked out maxillary canine teeth. The primary treatment objective was to provide an esthetic and functional occlusal outcome, and secondarily to avoid the removal of multiple premolar teeth. The patient was initially treated with an implant-supported distalization device, and the occlusion was subsequently detailed with preadjusted fixed orthodontic appliances. The CAD-CAM procedure facilitates the safe and precise insertion of mini-implants in the anterior palate, potentially broadening the scope of use of palatal mini-implants for less experienced clinicians. The illustrated protocol allows for the insertion of mini-implants and fitting of a prefabricated appliance in a single office appointment.
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