this study was to compare the changes in arch parameters after molar distalization; hybrid hyrax distalizer versus Pendulum distalizer using CBCT.

Evaluation of maxillary molar amount of distal movement and the amount of anchorage loss Arch length, arch width, arch depth

Inclusion Criteria:

• For group 1(Hybrid hyrax distalizer) Patients suffering maxillary collapse with a skeletal background with unilateral or bilateral posterior crossbite.
• For group 2 (Pendulum distalizer) Patients with skeletal class I or class II malocclusion who needed upper first and second molar distalization for incisor retraction or relieving of the upper arch crowding and minimum or no crowding in lower jaw were selected.
• All Patients had no systemic diseases that may affect bone quality or interfere with orthodontic treatment, periodontal disease and no previous orthodontic treatment.
• Age range was 13 to 17 years.

Exclusion Criteria:

• Missed upper first molar.
• un-cooperative patient

Comparison between two techniques of molar distalization

6 Months

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