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Orthodontic traction of impacted canine using magnet: a case report

A 15 year and 1 month old Chinese female with palatally impacted upper left canine was successfully treated with an upper removable appliance with a magnet incorporated to provide orthodontic traction force. This case report indicates the possibility of using magnetic force as a safe, effective and...

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Detalles Bibliográficos
Autores principales: Li, Larry CF, Wong, Ricky WK, King, Nigel M
Formato: Texto
Lenguaje:English
Publicado: BioMed Central 2008
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Acceso en línea:https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC2614941/
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/19068138
http://dx.doi.org/10.1186/1757-1626-1-382
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Sumario:A 15 year and 1 month old Chinese female with palatally impacted upper left canine was successfully treated with an upper removable appliance with a magnet incorporated to provide orthodontic traction force. This case report indicates the possibility of using magnetic force as a safe, effective and comfortable way for orthodontic traction.