Mini implants in orthodontics

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Review Article

Author Details : Snigdha Pattanaik*, Sanjeeb Kumar Sahu, Smruti Bhusan Nanda, Tusar Kanti Nayak, Sumita Mishra, Subhrajeet Narayan Sahoo

Volume : 1, Issue : 1, Year : 2017

Article Page : 36-40

https://doi.org/10.18231/j.jco.2017.034

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Abstract

Introduction of mini implants to the field of orthodontics has allowed the orthodontist to treat a wide range of malocclusion than those could be treated by conventional anchorage system. As the force could directly be applied from the anchor unit for the required tooth movement, the chances of anchor loss could be minimized. Therefore, mini-screws not only enable the orthodontists to have good control over tooth movement in all three dimensions but also help them to provide the best of the treatment result . This review will illustrate the versatility of biomechanics provided by orthodontic mini-implants for the correction of the malocclusion along with the advantages, disadvantages and the complications due to the use of the mini implants.
Keyword: Mini-implant, Anchorage, Orthodontics

How to cite : Pattanaik S , Sahu S K, Nanda S B, Nayak T K, Mishra S, Sahoo S N, Mini implants in orthodontics. J Contemp Orthod 2017;1(1):36-40

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