Intrusion of Posterior Teeth with MagnetsAn Experiment in Growing Baboons
The dental and skeletal effects of occlusal bite blocks with and without repelling magnets are compared; while depression of buccal teeth did occur with both types of appliance, some less favorable effects were also noted with the magnets.Abstract
Contributor Notes
Dr. Woods is Visiting Assistant Professor in the Department of Orthodontics at the University of Oklahoma. He holds an M.D.Sc. degree in Orthodontics from the University of Surgeons of England. He is also a Fellow of the Royal Australasian College of Dental Surgeons
Dr. Nanda is Professor and Chairman of the Department of Orthodontics at the University of Oklahoma. He holds a D.D.S. degree from the University of Oklahoma, an M.S. degree in Orthodontics from Loyola University, and a Ph.D. degree from the University of Colorado