International Journal of Dentistry Research 2021; 6(3): 78-80 DOI:10.31254/dentistry.2021.6303
Recent Advancements in Orthodontic Anchorage Using Mini-Implants
Meera V Nair1 , Shamin Abdul Majeed2 , Sreejith V Sukumaran3
1. B4, Isckon Butterflies, Ramavarmapuram, Thrissur-680631, Kerala, India
2. Puthiyaveetil House, Near police quarters, Valapad PO, Thrissur -680567, Kerala, India
3. No 2, Alwafra Apartments, Vadakkekad, Thrissur -679562, Kerala, India
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Received: 4th November, 2021 / Accepted: 29th November, 2021 / Published : 30th December, 2021
Orthodontic mini-implants are a relatively newer form of anchorage compared to the conventional intraoral and extraoral anchorage appliances. Mini-implants can be used for the correction of a wide range of orthodontic malocclusions. This article reviews the current evidence on mini-implants regarding the clinical uses, and comparing it with conventional anchorage appliances. This article reports the difference between orthodontic mini-implants and prosthetic dental implants. It also reviews the information on how orthodontic mini-implants can be used for obtaining anchorage in antero-posterior, transverse, and vertical dimension. The biomechanical considerations of orthodontic treatment with conventional anchorage and mini-implants is presented in this paper.
Orthodontics, Mini-implants, Anchorage, Recent advancements, Anchorage loss
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