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The Piston Elastic for Uprighting an Ectopic Molar

Early correction of a mesio-angulated first permanent molar is crucial to avoid root resorption of the second deciduous molar. In this simple Pearl, a stiff wire segment pushes off the deciduous molar to distalize the permanent molar.

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DR. BUDDHATHIDA WANGSRIMONGKOL DDS, DMSc

DR. BUDDHATHIDA WANGSRIMONGKOL DDS, DMSc

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