Effect of Temporary Anchorage Devices on class II anterior open bite malocclusion patient.

Key Clinical Message: Temporary Anchorage Devices-supported molar intrusion can be an effective non-surgical alternative for treating Class II anterior open bite in skeletally mature patients, resulting in an improved occlusal relationship and enhanced chin projection through forward autorotation of the mandible.

Abstract: Temporary Anchorage Devices are titanium alloy miniscrews utilized to provide maximum orthodontic anchorage during the correction of various malocclusions. This case report examined the use of TADs to support posterior intrusion while correcting a patient's Class II anterior open bite malocclusion in support of the patient's request to avoid surgical intervention.

Effects of micro-osteoperforations on tooth movement and bone in the beagle maxilla.

Purpose: The purpose of this study was to determine how micro-osteoperforations (MOPs) affect tooth movements, bone turnover, bone density, and bone volume.

Methods: A split-mouth experimental design with 7 beagle dogs was used to evaluate bone surrounding maxillary second premolars that had been retracted for 7 weeks. One month after the maxillary third premolars were extracted, 8 MOPs (1.