Ilustration of construction technique for the Removable molar distalization splint.

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Here are the disassembled metal parts.


Put a mark referring the mesial end of the molar tube.


Put the stop of the distalization system 2mm distally to the mark, and fix the system with cold-cure acrylic.


Fix the internal clasps with cold-cure acrylic.


Protect the distalization system with Optosil before thermoforming in a Biostar* machine.


Finished appliance on model.


Appliance prior to placement.


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