Alternative Biomechanical Alternatives for Verticalisation of Molars

Authors

  • Pablo Joel Azua Universidad Abierta Interamericana, Facultad de Medicina y Ciencias de la Salud, Carrera de Odontología. Buenos Aires, Argentina Author
  • María Isabel Brusca Universidad Abierta Interamericana, Facultad de Medicina y Ciencias de la Salud, Carrera de Odontología. Buenos Aires, Argentina Author https://orcid.org/0000-0001-9882-1912
  • María Laura Garzón Universidad Abierta Interamericana, Facultad de Medicina y Ciencias de la Salud, Carrera de Odontología. Buenos Aires, Argentina Author https://orcid.org/0009-0005-0312-6551
  • Atilio Vela Ferreira Universidad Abierta Interamericana, Facultad de Medicina y Ciencias de la Salud, Carrera de Odontología. Buenos Aires, Argentina Author

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.56294/hl2023154

Keywords:

Tipped Molars, dental movement, mesioversion

Abstract

During the clinical evaluation, it is common to observe inclined molars, a condition that represents a challenge for the professional due to the limited understanding of the most effective biomechanics to correct this alteration. There is little consensus in the management of these cases, since the loss of adjacent teeth usually triggers changes in molar position, causing inclinations that alter occlusion and periodontal health. This negatively affects the health of the stomatognathic system, making it necessary to stabilize and harmonize the position of the molars to restore adequate occlusion. The objective of this work is to describe the different therapeutic alternatives for molar verticalization, considering the undesirable effects that may arise when incorrectly applying certain biomechanics. The verticalization of molars is a complex clinical challenge for the dentist, given its high technical difficulty. To this end, a bibliographic study was carried out in which different treatment alternatives were explored.

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2023-12-31

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Azua PJ, Brusca MI, Garzón ML, Vela Ferreira A. Alternative Biomechanical Alternatives for Verticalisation of Molars. Health Leadership and Quality of Life [Internet]. 2023 Dec. 31 [cited 2025 Aug. 30];2:154. Available from: https://hl.ageditor.ar/index.php/hl/article/view/154