If the canine requires distalization, mesiodistal root tipping, and torque control, then a good suggestion is:

  • to plan distalization steps of 2 mm, application of mesial root tipping of at least 2 degrees every 2 mm of distalization
  • only once distalization and mesiodistal root tipping have been completed – planning the root torque information.

The control of all those movements can be achieved with the use of rectangular and vertical attachments.

Implant placement

With today’s implant technology, assuming a 3.25-mm lateral incisor implant – an inter radicular space should be greater than 5.5 mm, leaving at least 1 mm of alveolar bone on either side of the implant.