Orthodontics mini implants – A brief review

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Review Article

Author Details : Gejo Johns*

Volume : 9, Issue : 4, Year : 2021

Article Page : 176-180

https://doi.org/10.18231/j.idjsr.2021.033

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Abstract

In routine orthodontics practice anchorage is a critical factors that determining the success of an orthodontic treatment. For many years’ anchorage has been a strenuous factor. Many modalities have been tried for preventing the anchorage loss by using the extra oral and intraoral devices according to various scientific literature, yet the orthodontists did not find any convenient solutions to solve this problem until the mini- implants were emerged to the speciality. During the early 20 century introduction of various skeletal anchorage devices which includes prosthetic implants, palatal implants, mini-plates and screws. The implants used in orthodontics for the purpose of effective treatment are also known as Temporary Anchorage Devices (TADs), which helps in bringing down the strenuous efforts employed to prevent anchorage loss and they are easy and small and can be insert and remove without stenos efforts, they can be immediately loaded after insertion, and they can provide absolute anchorage for orthodontic treatment, which require minimal need patient compliance there by increasing its popularity. This article gives a brief reviews of indications, contraindications, safety zones for TADs, their insertion procedure, complications, failures and medico legal aspects.
 

Keywords: Orthodontic mini implants, Temporary anchorage devices, Anchorage

How to cite : Johns G, Orthodontics mini implants – A brief review. Int Dent J Stud Res 2021;9(4):176-180

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