ArticleCureus2025
Evaluation of the Airway Space After Distalization in Adults Using the Carrière Motion Appliance: A Cone-Beam Computed Tomography (CBCT) Study.
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- Total arch distalization: A CBCT space assessment study.Bioinformation · 2026Article
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Abstract
backgroundDistalization can be done with either intraoral (IO) or extraoral (EO) appliances and is one of the most prevalent methods for correcting class II molars. In recent decades, it has become more pervasive to treat class II malocclusions without taking teeth out. Persons with a neutro-basal jaw base relationship should distalize their teeth to make the dental arch wider in order to prevent the need to remove permanent teeth. The purpose of this investigation was to apply cone-beam computed tomography (CBCT) to examine how airway space changes in response to varying degrees of distalization.
methodsEighteen adult patients between the ages of 18 and 30 with complete dentition were instructed to wear the Carrière Motion Appliance (CMA) for four to six months. CBCT scans were obtained both before and after distalization for further evaluation. Pre- and post-distalization CBCT pictures were obtained for evaluation.
resultsThis study's findings clearly show that Carrière Motion II improves airway volume (AWV) and minimum constricted area (MCA) to a modest degree. The TAV (total airway volume) increased significantly by 12.5% (from 39.9 ± 2.7 mL in pre-distalization to 44.9 ± 2.6 mL in post-distalization). Furthermore, the MCA increased significantly (at
conclusionsThe hypopharyngeal and oropharyngeal airways exhibit the largest volume gain compared to the nasopharyngeal airways. The upper TAV and MCA were clearly increased by the CMA.
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