Extraction Space Consumption and Overjet Reduction After Maxillary Anterior Enmasse Retraction in Orthodontics

The Relation Between Extraction Space Consumption and Overjet Reduction During Maxillary Anterior En-Masse Retraction by Two Levels of Force Application

Extraction space consumption and overjet reduction after maxillary anterior enmasse retraction in orthodontics

The Relation between Extraction Space Consumption and Overjet Reduction during Maxillary Anterior En-Masse Retraction by Two Levels of Force Application

Inclusion Criteria:

• 1. Young adult male and female patients (Age range from 18 to 25 years) with maxillary dental protrusion.

  2. Patients with Angle class I or class II division I malocclusion with maxillary anterior teeth protrusion and proclination. 3. Skeletal class I. 4. Healthy compliant and motivated patient. 5. No missing of any tooth except wisdom teeth. 6. Good oral hygiene.

Exclusion Criteria:

• 1. Previous orthodontic treatments. 2. Any systemic or bone diseases. 3. Pregnant and lactating patient. 4. Smoking history. 5. Presence of periodontal diseases. 6. Previous maxillary anterior surgery. 7. Gingival overgrowth.