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. 1991 Jun;99(6):564-6.
doi: 10.1016/S0889-5406(05)81633-6.

Japanese NiTi coils used to move molars distally

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Japanese NiTi coils used to move molars distally

A A Gianelly et al. Am J Orthod Dentofacial Orthop. 1991 Jun.

Abstract

Japanese NiTi superelastic coils, exerting 100 gm of force, were compressed against the maxillary first molars and moved the molars distally 1 to 1.5 mm/month. Anchorage was obtained with a modified Nance appliance cemented onto the first premolars in conjunction with a fixed appliance.

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