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Maxillary Space Closure Using Aligners and Palatal Mini-Implants in Patients with Congenitally Missing Lateral Incisors

The Mesialslider allows the use of sliding mechanics anchored by mini-implants in the anterior palate. As Drs. Wilmes, Schwarze, Vasudavan, and Drescher demonstrate, this facilitates closure of upper edentulous spaces when used either simultaneously or consecutively with clear aligner treatment.

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DR. BENEDICT WILMES DMD, MSD, PhD

DR. BENEDICT WILMES DMD, MSD, PhD

DR. JÖRG SCHWARZE DMD, MSD

DR. JÖRG SCHWARZE DMD, MSD

DR. SIVABALAN VASUDAVAN BDSc, MDSc, MPH

DR. SIVABALAN VASUDAVAN BDSc, MDSc, MPH

DR. DIETER DRESCHER DMS, MSD, PhD

DR. DIETER DRESCHER DMS, MSD, PhD

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