JOURNAL ARTICLE

Maxillary molar distalisation using different distalisation appliances: A retrospective cohort study.

  • Published In: Kieferorthopädie: die Zeitschrift für die Praxis, 2026, v. 40, n. 1. P. 43 1 of 3

  • Database: Dentistry & Oral Sciences Source 2 of 3

  • Authored By: Wu, Lihsin; Adel, Samar M.; Bowman, S. Jay; Motro, Melih 3 of 3

Abstract

This article focuses on a retrospective cohort study comparing the effects of four maxillary molar distalisation appliances used in treating Class II malocclusion in growing patients. The study evaluated dental and soft tissue changes in 104 patients treated with Distal Jet, Horseshoe Jet, headgear-supported Pendulum, and the Maino, Giannelly, Bernard, and Mura (MGBM) system, differing mainly in their anchorage methods (conventional dental anchorage, miniscrew-supported, or headgear-supported). Results showed that bone-anchored modalities (Horseshoe Jet and MGBM) produced fewer side effects on mandibular incisors, while the headgear-supported Pendulum achieved the greatest maxillary incisor retraction with minimal mandibular incisor proclination. Soft tissue profile changes were minimal and similar across all groups. The study highlights the importance of anchorage type in controlling dental side effects during molar distalisation in comprehensive orthodontic treatment.

Additional Information

  • Source:Kieferorthopädie: die Zeitschrift für die Praxis. 2026/03, Vol. 40, Issue 1, p43
  • Document Type:Article
  • Subject Area:Social Sciences and Humanities
  • Publication Date:2026
  • ISSN:0945-7917
  • Accession Number:192609869
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