In practice, we often run into a problem in which the upper molars have drifted mesially and block out either the upper canine or second bicuspid teeth. The molars can move forward due to the early loss of a primary molar, delayed eruption of an adult bicuspid or a dental-alveolar issue.
In the case of blocked out teeth, the dentist has to make the decision of trying to distalize the effected molar or extracting a tooth to create space. Over the years, we have tried several techniques for distalizing molars. They include:
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