The occlusal force from the lower provisional makes the mini-implant-assisted intrusion quicker, but it lacks direction. The periodontally compromised tooth #2 becomes in buccoversion in 2 months. The provisional is removed, while a lingual button is placed in the buccal surface of the tooth #2 (Fig.15). With power chain attached to the lingual mini-implant, ...
Xin Wei, DDS, PhD, MS 1st edition 10/31/2017, last revision 04/29/2018