In the clinical work of orthodontics, it is a common problem for dentists to determine whether cases of crowding and convexity can be corrected without tooth extraction. In recent years, with the development of bracketless invisible orthodontic techniques and the wide application of anchorage nails in clinical practice, the method of pushing molar distalization to obtain the space required to align the teeth has been favored by more doctors. Molar distalization is more common in the maxilla, and exploring the limit of molar distalization depends on the maxillary retromolar space, mainly the length, width, and height of the maxillary tuberosity area. This article reviews the indications, boundaries, methods and effect evaluation of maxillary molar distalization, and provides some ideas and basis for the clinical treatment of maxillary molar distalization.

Jie Yang, Xiaoyu Shi, Jing Nie. Research progress of maxillary molar distal displacement. International Journal of Frontiers in Medicine (2023), Vol. 5, Issue 1: 66-70. https://doi.org/10.25236/IJFM.2023.050112.

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