When left untreated, entrapped ectopic molars may lead to root resorption of adjacent teeth, altered occlusal development, space loss, and complex orthodontic or surgical interventions later in life.
Therefore, minimally invasive and effective approaches for correcting these anomalies are of great clinical relevance.
Traditional management strategies for ectopic permanent molars include separators, brass wires, elastic modules, and fixed orthodontic appliances.
However, these methods may be limited by insufficient force control, patient discomfort, technique sensitivity, or difficulty in maintaining continuous distalizing forces.
In response to these limitations, innovative biomechanical solutions have been explored to improve treatment efficiency while minimizing patient burden.
The Piston Elastic emerges as a novel orthodontic device designed to deliver controlled, continuous distalizing forces for the correction of entrapped ectopic permanent molars.
This technique offers a simple, cost-effective, and clinically efficient alternative that can be easily implemented in pediatric patients, reducing the need for complex appliances or surgical intervention.
The article provides a detailed description of the device, its clinical application, and its potential advantages in early orthodontic management.
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