Oliveira DD, de Oliveira BF, de Araújo Brito HH, de Souza MM, Medeiros PJ Selective alveolar corticotomy to intrude overerupted molars. [Journal Article] Am J Orthod Dentofacial Orthop 2008 Jun; 133(6):902-8.
Orthodontic intrusion of overerupted molars in adults is challenging for most clinicians. Efficient intrusion can be achieved by combining selective alveolar corticotomies with a modified full-coverage maxillary splint to reduce surgical risks, treatment time, and costs for both orthodontists and patients.
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