Evaluation of Belussi's molar distalizer

Authors

  • Samer Abdel Nour Khoury Departamento de Ortodoncia. Facultad de Estomatología. Instituto Superior de Ciencias Médicas de La Habana
  • Gloria Marín Manso Departamento de Ortodoncia. Facultad de Estomatología. Instituto Superior de Ciencias Médicas de La Habana
  • Maiyelín Llanes Rodríguez Departamento de Ortodoncia. Facultad de Estomatología. Instituto Superior de Ciencias Médicas de La Habana
  • Yulenia Cruz Rivas Departamento de Ortodoncia. Facultad de Estomatología. Instituto Superior de Ciencias Médicas de La Habana

Keywords:

mesogression, distalization, vestibuloversion, Belussi's molar distalizer

Abstract

The distalization of the superior molars in mesial migration is a useful alternative treatment nowadays. Many methods of molar distalization are known. They have significantly evolved and they are still effective in the treatment. The objective of this investigation was to evaluate the dental changes produced by Belussi Molar Distalizer. The appliance was used in 11 patients with an average of 12 years-old, distoocclusion of molars caused by mesial migration and with a favorable facial type. Study models were made for each one of them and pictures, panoramic x-rays and lateral X-rays of the skull were taken, before and after the treatment, to analyze the variables object of study. The appliance was kept in the mouth until achieving an overtreatment of the molar relation. Finally, a molar distalization of 4.45 mm accompanied with an inclination of 5.55° was obtained, with a minimum loss of temporary anchorage.

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2008-08-15

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Nour Khoury SA, Marín Manso G, Llanes Rodríguez M, Cruz Rivas Y. Evaluation of Belussi’s molar distalizer. Rev Cubana Estomatol [Internet]. 2008 Aug. 15 [cited 2025 Jun. 3];45(3-4):69-76. Available from: https://revestomatologia.sld.cu/index.php/est/article/view/2594

Issue

Vol. 45 No. 3-4 (2008): JUL- DEC

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Research Article

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