SynthesisThe Angle orthodontist2024
Effectiveness of miniscrew-supported maxillary molar distalization according to temporary anchorage device features and appliance design: systematic review and meta-analysis.
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17 citing papers in PubMed, 1 synthesis or guideline pooled it.
- Analysis of the efficacy of conventional, skeletal and invisible orthodontic appliance for upper molar distalization in Class II Malocclusion patients: a systematic review and meta-analysis.BMC oral health · 2025Pooled it
- The Blondex Palatal TAD-Supported Distalizer: A Technical Report of Three Independent Clinical Cases Using Analog, Mixed, and Fully Digital Workflows.Healthcare (Basel, Switzerland) · 2026Article
- Clinical Performance of Infrazygomatic Crest Miniscrews Placed Without Surgical Guides: A Retrospective Study with 30-Month Follow-Up.Bioengineering (Basel, Switzerland) · 2026Article
- Efficiency and biomechanics of a novel CAD/CAM individual distalizer versus cervical headgear: a preliminary prospective cohort study and exploratory finite element analysis.BMC oral health · 2026Article
- Soft tissue and dentoskeletal changes associated with mandibular molar distalization using clear aligner therapy: a retrospective cross-sectional CBCT study.Scientific reports · 2026Article
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- Comparison of total treatment duration with hybrid pendulum and buccal interradicular miniscrew supported maxillary molar distalization mechanics: a retrospective study.BMC oral health · 2025Article
- The Efficacy of the RME II System Compared with the Sander Bite-Jumping Appliance: A Retrospective Study.Journal of clinical medicine · 2025Article
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- Treatment effects of modified miniscrew-assisted rapid palatal expander and rapid palatal expander for molar distalization.The Angle orthodontist · 2025Article
- Upper airways changes associated with orthodontic molar distalization by Pendulum appliance in adolescent patients: a multicenter retrospective cephalometric study.Head & face medicine · 2024Article
- Evaluating the efficacy and predictability of distalization protocols for maxillary molars in Class II treatment with clear Aligners: A narrative review.The Saudi dental journal · 2024Review
- Quality of occlusal outcome in adult class II patients after maxillary total arch distalization with interradicular mini-screws.Head & face medicine · 2024Article
- Evaluation of the effect of extraction in comparison to distalization on the maxillary third molars in class II malocclusion: a retrospective study.Clinical oral investigations · 2024Article
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- Temporary Anchorage Devices in Combined Treatments: Bridging Orthodontics and Prosthetics : Temporary Anchorage Devices in Combined Treatments.Galen medical journal · 2024Review
- The efficiency of a customized distalizer with Variety SP® screws anchored on palatal miniscrews for upper molar distalization.Dental press journal of orthodontics · 2024Article
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Abstract
objectivesTo evaluate the effectiveness of distalizing maxillary first molars (U6) by temporary anchorage devices (TADs) according to their location (palatal, buccal, and zygomatic), their number, and appliance design. MATERIALS AND
methodsAn electronic search of maxillary molar distalization with TADs was done through April 2023. After study selection, data extraction, and risk-of-bias assessment, meta-analyses were performed for the extent of distalization, distal tipping, and vertical movement of U6 using the generic inverse variance and random-effects model. The significance level was set at 0.05.
resultsForty studies met the inclusion criteria: 4 randomized controlled trials (RCTs), 13 prospective studies, and 23 retrospective studies (total of 1182 patients). Distalization of the U6 was not significantly greater (P = .64) by palatal (3.74 mm) and zygomatic (3.68 mm) than by buccal (3.23 mm) TADs. Distal tipping was significantly higher (P < .001) in nonrigid (9.84°) than in rigid (1.97°) appliances. Vertical movement was mostly intrusive and higher but not significantly different (P = .28) in zygomatic anchorage (-1.16 mm).
conclusionsDistalization of U6 with TADs can be an effective and stable treatment procedure, especially when performed with rigid palatal appliances. However, further RCTs or prospective cohort studies are strongly recommended to provide more clinical evidence.
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