Pendulum: molar distalization with simplicity on its making and utilization

Mêrian Lucena M. LEIROS, Leão Pereira PINTO

Over the time, the correction of Class II has been based on the use of anchorage extraoral traction with the headgear. Nowadays, many devices have been used to give the possibility of distalization of the maxillary permanents molars. One of these devices is the , appliance Pendulum suggested by Hilgers. This device also requires a minimum of the patient’s cooperation; considering that the lack of the patient’s cooperation can compromise the careful elaborated treatment plan. The aim of work is to describe the characteristic, the way of making and the indication of the Pendulum, based on case illustrations practices medicine.

Keywords: Orthodontic treatment. Molar distalization. Hilgers’ Pendulum.

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