Over a years, molar distalization has emerged as an useful treatment modality in non- extraction case management. The new developments in mechanotherapy and changes in concepts have reduced the need for extraction.Therefore, the aim of this book is to enable the clinician to know most importantly the indications, contraindications, treatment timing and diagnostic criterias for distalization as well to have an overview of the various distalizing appliances.This book encompasses the recent trends in the molar distalization present in the armamentarium of an orthodontist.

Orthodontic treatment involving extraction of teeth, oftenly requires closure of extraction spaces. Thus space closure, is an important step in fixed Orthodontic mechanotherapy, solely dictated by clinician treatment objective, irrespective of method employed. It is individually tailored based on the diagnosis and treatment planning. Based on desired Orthodontic tooth movement, Friction mechanics or Frictionless mechanics can be used during space closure. Friction or sliding mechanics involves either moving the bracket along an arch wire or sliding the archwire though brackets and tubes....

Vertical dysplasia often are among the most difficult dentofacial problems to treat and difficult to modify clinically with a multitude of Orthodontic, Orthopedic and Surgical interventions. It has been a subject of study and debate since Orthodontics became a speciality. It is to some extent are the result of growth that was programmed in that direction, but their expression is influenced by form-function interactions. Successful treatment of patients possessing a hyperdivergent skeletal phenotype demands proper diagnosis and careful consideration of treatment mechanics. If growth...