Use of cantilever mechanics for impacted teeth: case series

Open Dent J. 2013 Dec 30:7:186-97. doi: 10.2174/1874210601307010186. eCollection 2013.

Abstract

This paper describes the orthodontic treatment, and the biomechanics of cantilevers for the impaction of permanent teeth in youngs, adolescents, and adults. In these case series, multibracket straightwire fixed appliances, together with cantilever mechanics, were used to treat the impaired occlusion.

Keywords: Tooth impaction; cantilever mechanics; orthodontic case series..