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Molar protaction –A review

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Review Article

Author Details : Nikhil Asok*, Stuti Raj, Sonal , Ragni Tandon, Shally Mahajan

Volume : 6, Issue : 4, Year : 2020

Article Page : 229-235

https://doi.org/10.18231/j.ijodr.2020.045

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Abstract

Objectives: To provide a assortment of the various methods as of how the dogma of molar protraction is
achieved.
Materials and Methods: Orthodontically relevant sources of information were searched using electronic
databases including PubMed and Google Scholar and current reports.
Results: Due to the rapidly evolving new techniques in Orthodontics various methods have been explored
and much is left to be disclosed.
Conclusion: Keeping in mind the various methods through which one can approach Molar protraction,
one should always check on the ease of the procedure avoiding dexterity for the clinician and also patient
compliance must be seen. Over all the efficiency lies in the hand of the clinician more than the technique
itself.

Keywords: Molar protraction, Biomechanics of molar protraction.

How to cite : Asok N, Raj S, Sonal, Tandon R, Mahajan S, Molar protaction –A review. IP Indian J Orthod Dentofacial Res 2020;6(4):229-235

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