Efficacy of Infrazygomatic Crest Implants for Full-arch Distalization of Maxilla and Reduction of Gummy Smile in Class II Malocclusion.

Aim: The purpose of the study was to evaluate the efficacy of infrazygomatic (IZ) implants along with mini-implants for full-arch distalization of maxilla and reduction of gummy smile in patients with class II division I malocclusion.

Materials And Methods: Ten orthodontic patients were taken from the department of orthodontics and dentofacial orthopedics. Each patient required distalization and intrusion of the complete maxillary arch as a part of the treatment plan.