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Eruption of second molar
- Eruption stage of second molar impacts distalization of first permanent molar
- Tipping movement occurs when second molar has not erupted
- Treatment duration increases if second molar has already erupted
- Distalization of first molars recommended prior to eruption of second molars
- Some studies suggest no connection between eruption stages of second molar and treatment duration

Indications
- End-on molar relationship
- Mesially angulated upper molars
- Late mixed dentition patient
- Mild to moderate crowding
- Impacted canine or premolar

Distalization with headgears
- Norman William Kingsley and Albin Oppenheim pioneers in using headgear for molar distalization
- Different types of headgear used for different types of distalization
- Straight Pull (Combination) Headgear for distal translation
- Cervical Pull Headgear for extrusion and distalization in deep bite Class 2 patients
- High Pull Headgear for intrusion and distalization in open bite patients

See also
- Intrusion (orthodontics)

References
- Sfondrini et al. (2002) analyzed upper molar distalization
- Proffit et al. (2012) discussed contemporary orthodontics
- Graber (1955) discussed facts and fallacies of extraoral force
- Jeckel and Rakosi (1991) explored molar distalization by intra-oral force application
- Lim and Hong (2009) studied distal movement of maxillary molars using a lever-arm and mini-implant system

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