The use of miniplates for nontraditional orthodontic treatment: clinical considerations for referring general dentists.

Distalization of mandibular molars comes with significant challenges, especially in adult and young adult patients. In selected cases, third molar extraction procedures offer the opportunity to place miniplates for anchorage to distalize mandibular molars, providing additional solutions to the traditional extraction of premolars or a single incisor. This approach can be of special interest to adult patients, who may have life commitments and time restraints that limit traditional orthodontic and surgical treatment options, and it can improve the efficiency of dental care.