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Extra-oral traction has two main applications in orthodontic treatment. It may be used to prevent forward movement of anchor teeth and also to provide a force for distalisation of molars, and/or buccal segments. If correctly applied, EOT can help to ease problems in a difficult treatment and make possible an otherwise impossible treatment plan
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Rock, W. The use of extra-oral traction with removable appliances. Br Dent J 168, 403–407 (1990). https://doi.org/10.1038/sj.bdj.4807209
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DOI: https://doi.org/10.1038/sj.bdj.4807209