Consecutive condylectomy and molar intrusion using temporary anchorage devices as an alternative for correcting facial asymmetry with condylar hyperplasia

Comparative Evaluation of Condylar Volume Between Patients With Unilateral Condylar Hyperplasia and Class III Dentofacial Deformity

“…However, some reports suggest that the straight archwire technique and the use of temporary anchorage devices (TAD's) can be used to perform differential intrusion and extrusion procedures, achieving good results in the correction of canting and asymmetry secondary to surgery. 26,27 This alternative treatment has the same approach as the MEAW technique but requires bone-supported devices on the affected side to achieve intrusion of the maxillary posterior sector without producing this effect on the mandible.…”

“…Sin embargo, hay reportes según los cuales se puede realizar un tratamiento con técnica de arco recto y el uso de dispositivos de anclaje temporal (TAD) para llevar a cabo mecánicas de intrusión y extrusión diferencial, lo que permite obtener resultados adecuados en la corrección del canteamiento y la asimetría secundaria a la cirugía. 26,27 Este tratamiento alternativo cuenta con el mismo enfoque de tratamiento que la técnica MEAW, pero requiere de dispositivos oseosoportados en el lado afectado para lograr intrusión del sector posterior maxilar, sin realizar dicho efecto en la mandíbula.…”

Alternatives for Treatment of Facial Asymmetry by Condylar Hyperplasia: A Review

“…This combined treatment provided a satisfactory result without additional orthognathic surgery demonstrating that the molar intrusion can correct the occlusal cant and improve the facial asymmetry [27].…”

Prediction of mandibular movement and its center of rotation for nonsurgical correction of anterior open bite via maxillary molar intrusion

“…With the advent of temporary anchorage devices, nonsurgical correction of AOB has become feasible by intruding the posterior teeth, and successful and stable treatment outcomes have been reported. 8,9 Based on the results of a meta-analysis reporting similar stability between the two approaches, 10 nonsurgical correction of AOB is preferred and is considered to be an effective and reliable method without the burdens of surgery.…”