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Application of magnets in orthodontics –A review

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Review Article

Author Details : Lishoy Rodrigues*, Bhushan Jawale, Shilpa Jamenis, Trupti Sadhunavar

Volume : 2, Issue : 3, Year : 2020

Article Page : 50-57

https://doi.org/10.18231/j.jsas.2020.007

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Abstract

Magnets have been widely used in orthodontics, there have been concerns regarding their safety and
possible harmful effects. Magnets are used in number of conditions like, Relocation of Unerupted teeth;
Space closure with magnets; Molar intrusion and correction of anterior open bite; Molar distalization;
Maxillary expansion; Functional appliances for correction of Class II malocclusion; Functional Appliances
for Class III malocclusions; Treatment of obstructive sleep apnea, snoring; Extrusion of crown-root
fractured teeth; Closure of mid-line diastema; Correction of hemifacial microsomia. At present the most
promising clinical uses for these magnets are mainly confined to tooth movement for impacted teeth, and
Class II and Class III malocclusions, as well as for treatment of open bite cases. In particular the long term
effects of correction of open bite with magnetic appliances have to be evaluated.

Keywords: Magnetic Appliances.

How to cite : Rodrigues L, Jawale B, Jamenis S, Sadhunavar T, Application of magnets in orthodontics –A review. IP J Surg Allied Sci 2020;2(3):50-57

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