Jaina Dubey,
- Senior Lecturer, Dept of Orthodontics & Dentofacial OrthopedicsRKDF DentalCollege & Research Centre, Bhopal (MP), India
Abstract
Abstract: This report outlines the orthodontic management of a 22-year-old female presenting with bimaxillary protrusion and a mandibular second molar (teeth #37 &47) with failed root canal treatment and deep caries respectively. To address the edentulous space left by the non-restorable second molar, Temporary Anchorage Devices (TADs) were precisely positioned in the buccal alveolar bone between the roots of the second premolar and first molar. These TADs ensured firm anchorage for the forward movement of the third molar into the area previously occupied by the second molar. Approximately 9 mm of protraction was successfully achieved, with careful management of tooth movement to avoid excessive lingual tipping of the incisors. The treatment resulted in a stable posterior occlusion, effectively closing the space and preserving the functional and esthetic integrity of the dentition.
Keywords: Third molar Protraction, Temporary Anchorage Device (TADs), Orthodontic management, bimaxillary protrusion, mandibular second molar.
[This article belongs to Research and Reviews: A Journal of Dentistry ]
Jaina Dubey. Protraction of Mandibular Third Molar with Mini-Implants: A Case Report of a Preventive Strategy. Research and Reviews: A Journal of Dentistry. 2025; 16(01):5-9.
Jaina Dubey. Protraction of Mandibular Third Molar with Mini-Implants: A Case Report of a Preventive Strategy. Research and Reviews: A Journal of Dentistry. 2025; 16(01):5-9. Available from: https://journals.stmjournals.com/rrjod/article=2025/view=196632
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Research and Reviews: A Journal of Dentistry
| Volume | 16 |
| Issue | 01 |
| Received | 14/01/2025 |
| Accepted | 17/01/2025 |
| Published | 01/02/2025 |
| Publication Time | 18 Days |