Distalization With Aligners: Anchorage Options

Sequential distalization (50%) with clear aligners was planned in the maxillary arch for each patient. ). In group 1, with the beginning of the movement of the upper first molars, Class II intermaxillary elastics were used from precision cuts of the upper canines to the buttons on the lower first molars for supporting distalization movement.

Sequential distalization (50%) with clear aligners was planned in the maxillary arch for each patient. In group 2, IZC miniscrews were inserted in the IZC region between the upper molars in both sides before first molar movement started. The same intramaxillary elastics were used from precision cuts of the upper canines to the IZC miniscrew for supporting distalization movement.