Use of C-Tube Microplates for Controlling the Vertical Dimension During Maxillary Incisor Intrusion

Several biomechanical techniques can be used to control maxillary anterior torque while correcting a deep overbite: an intrusion arch with segmental or continuous archwires,1-3 differential bracket positioning relative to the incisal edge, or high-torque brackets on the upper anterior teeth.4,5 These conventional techniques often cause extrusion of the posterior teeth, flaring of the anterior teeth, or other unwanted dental movements. Temporary anchorage devices (TADs) can eliminate such side effects by means of absolute anchorage,6,7 while offering various choices of orthodontic force vectors to maximize treatment efficiency and effectiveness, depending on the anatomical condition at the insertion point.8