A case report on management of complex malocclusion using infra-zygomatic bone screws

Authors : Jeegar K. Vakil, Ketan. K. Vakil

DOI : 10.18231/j.jco.2023.024

Volume : 7

Issue : 2

Year : 2023

Page No : 145-149

Here is a case report of a 20 year old male patient who reported with chief complaint of irregular teeth and un-esthetic smile. Patient was diagnosed with hypodivergent face pattern, retroclined upper incisors and anterior deep bite. Molars were in End-on relationship. Treatment was planned using passive self-ligation (Damon system) and enmasse arch distalization using Infra-zygomatic bone screws. Treatment result showed marked improvement in facial esthetics and occlusion by incorporating predictable biomechanics.


Keywords: En masse distalization, Passive self­ligation, Orthodontic bone screws, Infra­zygomatic crest


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