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    <journal-meta>
      <journal-id journal-id-type="publisher">JOHS</journal-id>
      <journal-id journal-id-type="nlm-ta">Journ of Health Scien</journal-id>
      <journal-title-group>
        <journal-title>Journal of HealthCare Sciences</journal-title>
        <abbrev-journal-title abbrev-type="pubmed">Journ of Health Scien</abbrev-journal-title>
      </journal-title-group>
      <issn pub-type="ppub">2231-2196</issn>
      <issn pub-type="opub">0975-5241</issn>
      <publisher>
        <publisher-name>Radiance Research Academy</publisher-name>
      </publisher>
    </journal-meta>
    <article-meta>
      <article-id pub-id-type="publisher-id">367</article-id>
      <article-id pub-id-type="doi">http://dx.doi.org/10.52533/JOHS.2024.41246</article-id>
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      <article-categories>
        <subj-group subj-group-type="heading">
          <subject>Dentistry</subject>
        </subj-group>
      </article-categories>
      <title-group>
        <article-title>Role of Molar and Mandibular Distalization in Orthodontic Treatment&#13;
</article-title>
      </title-group>
      <contrib-group>
        <contrib contrib-type="author">
          <name>
            <surname>Al-Musally</surname>
            <given-names>Zainab Mahdi</given-names>
          </name>
        </contrib>
        <contrib contrib-type="author">
          <name>
            <surname>Alfaran</surname>
            <given-names>Kifayah Abdulaziz</given-names>
          </name>
        </contrib>
        <contrib contrib-type="author">
          <name>
            <surname>Alosaif</surname>
            <given-names>Zahra Hassan</given-names>
          </name>
        </contrib>
        <contrib contrib-type="author">
          <name>
            <surname>Alam</surname>
            <given-names>Lojain Hassan</given-names>
          </name>
        </contrib>
        <contrib contrib-type="author">
          <name>
            <surname>Alghamdi</surname>
            <given-names>Fahad Abdulrahman</given-names>
          </name>
        </contrib>
        <contrib contrib-type="author">
          <name>
            <surname>Alshams</surname>
            <given-names>Ayah Abdullah</given-names>
          </name>
        </contrib>
      </contrib-group>
      <pub-date pub-type="ppub">
        <day>31</day>
        <month>12</month>
        <year>2024</year>
      </pub-date>
      <volume>4</volume>
      <issue>12</issue>
      <fpage>990</fpage>
      <lpage>996</lpage>
      <permissions>
        <copyright-statement>This article is copyright of Popeye Publishing, 2009</copyright-statement>
        <copyright-year>2009</copyright-year>
        <license license-type="open-access" href="http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/">
          <license-p>This is an open-access article distributed under the terms of the Creative Commons Attribution (CC BY 4.0) Licence. You may share and adapt the material, but must give appropriate credit to the source, provide a link to the licence, and indicate if changes were made.</license-p>
        </license>
      </permissions>
      <abstract>
        <p>Molar and mandibular distalization are essential techniques in orthodontic treatment, primarily employed to address malocclusions, space discrepancies, and crowding while preserving the integrity of the dental arch. Molar distalization facilitates the correction of Class II malocclusions by moving the maxillary molars distally, often using appliances like the pendulum, distal jet, or miniscrews. These methods create additional space in the anterior region and improve occlusal alignment without resorting to extractions. Mandibular distalization, though more challenging due to anatomical and biomechanical constraints, has seen advancements through skeletal anchorage systems, such as miniscrews and miniplates, enabling precise posterior movement of mandibular molars. The clinical applications of distalization techniques extend to treating various malocclusions, with case selection heavily dependent on skeletal relationships, crowding severity, and patient-specific factors. Younger patients benefit from skeletal growth potential, enhancing treatment outcomes, while adult patients often require customized appliances and meticulous biomechanical planning to overcome limitations like denser bone and reduced adaptability. Key considerations include anchorage management, anatomical boundaries, and maintaining long-term stability of distalized teeth. Technological advancements, including three-dimensional (3D) imaging based appliances, have refined these techniques, allowing for precise force application and improved patient comfort. However, challenges such as relapse, unwanted tipping, and anchorage loss persist, underscoring the need for robust retention protocols. Research into bioadaptive materials, enhanced force systems, and artificial intelligent-driven treatment planning is shaping the future of distalization, offering promising solutions to current limitations. These innovations hold potential to optimize outcomes, reduce side effects, and enable more individualized orthodontic care. Distalization techniques continue to evolve, providing effective alternatives to extraction-based treatment and contributing to the broader goal of achieving functional and aesthetic harmony in orthodontics.&#13;
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      </abstract>
      <kwd-group>
        <kwd>Molar distalization</kwd>
        <kwd> mandibular distalization</kwd>
        <kwd> orthodontic treatment</kwd>
        <kwd> skeletal anchorage</kwd>
        <kwd> malocclusion correction</kwd>
      </kwd-group>
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