Long-Term Stability of Class II Malocclusion Treated with Maxillary Molar Distalization

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dc.contributor.authorUslu, Filiz
dc.contributor.authorKiki, Ali
dc.date.accessioned2026-01-24T12:29:29Z
dc.date.available2026-01-24T12:29:29Z
dc.date.issued2025
dc.departmentAlanya Alaaddin Keykubat Üniversitesi
dc.description.abstractBackground: This study aimed to evaluate the long-term stability of maxillary molar distalization in the treatment of Class II malocclusion. Methods: This study included 40 patients (31 males and 9 females) who received fixed orthodontic treatment after maxillary molar distalization. Orthodontic models and lateral cephalograms were evaluated at three time points: pre-treatment (T1), after orthodontic treatment (T2), and long-term follow-up (T3). The mean ages of the patients' ages at T1, T2, and T3 were 13.02, 15.97, and 22.05 years, respectively. The statistical analysis included paired t-tests and Wilcoxon signed-rank tests. The statistical significance was set at p < 0.05. Results: The statistical analysis indicated no gender-related differences. A significant distalization of maxillary first molars was observed at T2 compared to T1 (p < 0.001). Despite a minor relapse, a statistically significant distalization was observed in T3-T1 (p < 0.001). The vertical skeletal angles, which increased during the treatment period, decreased at T3-T2. The molar relationship was almost maintained after long-term follow-up (p < 0.001). Conclusions: The maxillary molar distalization achieved in the Class II treatment was maintained in the long term. The vertical skeletal measurements decreased to their initial values in the long term. The Class I molar relationship did not change during the completion of the growth. This study hypothesized that the maxillary molar distalization achieved during fixed orthodontic treatment can be maintained in the long term without significant relapse.
dc.identifier.doi10.3390/app15137319
dc.identifier.issn2076-3417
dc.identifier.issue13
dc.identifier.scopus2-s2.0-105010226268
dc.identifier.scopusqualityQ1
dc.identifier.urihttps://doi.org/10.3390/app15137319
dc.identifier.urihttps://hdl.handle.net/20.500.12868/5400
dc.identifier.volume15
dc.identifier.wosWOS:001527140000001
dc.identifier.wosqualityQ2
dc.indekslendigikaynakWeb of Science
dc.indekslendigikaynakScopus
dc.language.isoen
dc.publisherMdpi
dc.relation.ispartofApplied Sciences-Basel
dc.relation.publicationcategoryMakale - Uluslararası Hakemli Dergi - Kurum Öğretim Elemanı
dc.rightsinfo:eu-repo/semantics/openAccess
dc.snmzKA_WoS_20260121
dc.subjectClass II malocclusion
dc.subjectfixed appliances
dc.subjectlong-term stability
dc.subjectmaxillary molar distalization
dc.subjectorthodontics
dc.subjectrelapse
dc.titleLong-Term Stability of Class II Malocclusion Treated with Maxillary Molar Distalization
dc.typeArticle

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