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Article Category: Research Article
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Online Publication Date: 01 Sept 2019

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Page Range: 835 – 835
DOI: 10.2319/0003-3219-89.5.835
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To: Editor, The Angle Orthodontist

Re: Response to: A comparison of treatment effects of total arch distalization using modified C-palatal plate vs buccal miniscrews. Sang Kyu Lee; Noha H. Abbbas; Mohamed Bayome; Un-Bong Baik; Yoon-Ah Kook; Mihee Hong; Jae Hyun Park. The Angle Orthodontist. 2018;88: 45-51.

Thank you very much for your interest and comments on our study. Our response is as follows:

  • We applied approximately 250 gm per side using a closed coil spring (or elastomeric chain) in the buccal miniscrew group.

  • Average treatment duration was 32 ± 13.9 months for the MCPP group and 28.2 ± 7.1 months for the BMS group; there was no significant difference between the two groups regarding the total treatment duration.

  • The treatment goal was achieving Class I molar relationship. We did not mention the comparison of total treatment period in this article; however, we focused on assessing treatment effects after maxillary arch distalization.

  • We used welded hooks in all cases of the BMS group. The crimped hook in Figure 4B is just a schematic drawing.

  • In this research, we evaluated the position of the upper incisors between pre- and post-treatment. The upper central incisors were not bonded initially in case of having concern of round tripping of the teeth.

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