Fig. 14From: The application of orthodontic bone stretching for correcting malpositioned dental implantsA After orthodontic preparation, the spaces between the adjacent teeth were opened and the real infraocclusion was evaluated. B, C Surgical procedure is performed using a Satelec Piezotome2® with PZ1 and slim tips (Acteon Group, Merignac, France). D After suture an immediate and continuous orthodontic traction was applied with a nickel-titanium archwire (including the implant) and with intermaxillary elasticBack to article page