Title: Application of tweed technique in the mesial movement of mandibular first molar
Abstract:[Objective] To study the clinical effect and the advantages by tweed edgewise technique to drive the mandibular first molar mesially.[Methods] Ten patients were selected from 14 years to 20 years old ...[Objective] To study the clinical effect and the advantages by tweed edgewise technique to drive the mandibular first molar mesially.[Methods] Ten patients were selected from 14 years to 20 years old that had mandibular second premolars extracted and needed their mandibular first molars to be moved mesially,with normal extracted space.Cherry loop and shoehorn loop were used to make mandibular first molars to be moved mesially.[Results] The mesial movement of mandibular first molars in all the patients was achieved bodily,without mesial lipping and mesial-lingual rotation.There was good contact between mandibular first molar and first premolar.And all the spaces were closed completely.[Conclusion] The clinical effect of tweed edgewise technique is stable and efficient.All mandibular first molars are made move bodily with no harmful movement.Read More
Publication Year: 2010
Publication Date: 2010-01-01
Language: en
Type: article
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