The korean journal of orthodontics (대한치과교정학회지)
- Volume 6 Issue 1
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- Pages.65-69
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- 1976
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- 2234-7518(pISSN)
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- 2005-372X(eISSN)
A CASE REPORT OF MANDIBULAR PROGNATHISM TREATED WITH ACTIVATIOR
Activator를 이용한 하악전돌 치험예
- Published : 1976.12.01
Abstract
A patient (Hellman dental age IIIA) who had anterior cross bite due to functional factor was treated with activator. Following results were obtained: 1) Anterior cross bite was crorrected 3 months after the initial application of the appliance. 2) Comparing pretreatment records with posttreatment, the main effects were labioversion of upper incisors, increase of upper arch length and downward-backward rotation of the mandible. 3) There was no damage on teeth and periodontal tissues and the patient had normal occlusion 1 year after the treatment.
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