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- DOI 10.18231/j.ijodr.12723.1949097752
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Crimplock: A reinforced crimpable hook assembled with coil spring for efficient distalization
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Suresh Kundalikrao Kangane
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Siddhant Ramesh Jadhav *
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Pravinkumar Sharnappa Maroore
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Yatishkumar Satyanarayan Joshi
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Kirti Govinda Sonawane
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Gajanan Babruwan Waghmode
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Manjusha Manohar Patil
Suresh Kundalikrao Kangane
Siddhant Ramesh Jadhav *
Pravinkumar Sharnappa Maroore
Yatishkumar Satyanarayan Joshi
Upper molar distalization is a crucial component of non-extraction orthodontic protocols for correcting Class II malocclusions or achieving space for anterior alignment. This article presents a novel method utilizing a crimpable hook on a 0.019 × 0.025 stainless steel (SS) archwire, reinforced with an L-shaped auxiliary wire welded to both the crimpable hook and base archwire. This configuration ensures stability, resists mesial drift of the hook under coil spring pressure, and enhances comfort by eliminating the need for auxiliary distalizing hooks. Anterior teeth are consolidated with ligature ties to neutralize reciprocal forces, allowing for isolated molar movement. This simple, efficient, and comfortable method offers a fail-safe mechanism that can be integrated easily into routine orthodontic mechanics.
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