Mohammadi Begum, Arjun Karra
ABSTRACT
The use of implants has made a major change in orthodontic treatment mechanics. They have replaced conventional unaesthetic and compliance dependent extraoral appliances with well accepted intraoral mechanics. Implants can be used in molar and canine distalization, intrusion and in extraoral force applications. The present case report describes the use of mini- implants in a young adult patient with bialveolar protrusion, Class II molar and canine relationship, excess incisor exposure, protruded lips and gummy smile. Using mini-implants in the buccal sulcus on both sides the whole maxillary dentition was distalized and intruded to achieve Class I molar and canine relationship along with decrease in the gumminess of the smile which has provided the best possible results for this case. Overall, mini-implant can provide anchorage to produce a good facial profile even without additional premolar extraction in cases of dental Class II bialveolar protrusion.
Key words: Mini implants, Distalization, Teeth movement, Gummy smile.