Orthodontic Extrusion of Mandibular Third Molar With a Miniscrew and Cross-Arch Elastic

Midfacial development and the wisdom of teeth: A case series

“…Tamer et al [24] consider eruptive issues associated with third molars ought to be diagnosed and treated early, using orthodontic repositioning, surgical uprighting or extractions (with or without transplantation). In this way, induced third molar eruption was reported by Jung et al [25]. However, in that case they utilized a mini-screw placed in the maxilla with cross-arch elastics to induce eruption prior to exodontia, which contrasts with the biomimetic approach described in this case, since the third molars erupted naturally and did not require extraction.…”

“…There is a dearth of literature on the use of devices to recapture retromolar space to aid in the eruption of third molars. One study [25] compared mandibular third molar eruption in teenagers with Class II malocclusions using a Forsus device. They found that the device led to mesialization of the lower arch, which increased the retromolar space but there was only little uprighting of the third molars.…”

Midfacial development and the wisdom of teeth: A case series

“…Tamer et al 24 consider eruptive issues associated with third molars ought to be diagnosed and treated early, using orthodontic repositioning, surgical uprighting or extractions (with or without transplantation). In this way, induced third molar eruption was reported by Jung et al 25 However, in that case they utilized a mini-screw placed in the maxilla with crossarch elastics to induce eruption prior to exodontia, which contrasts with the biomimetic approach described in this case, since the third molars erupted naturally and did not require extraction. Therefore, treatment timing is an essential factor in the management of third molars, since interceptive orthodontics relies upon eruptive potential a priori.…”