Prosthodontic considerations when using implants for orthodontic anchorage.
BACKGROUND
The use of implants for orthodontic anchorage can produce superior preprosthetic tooth positions. Their use often requires a crown or prosthesis to be fabricated for use as a connection between the orthodontic devices and the implant.


OBJECTIVE
In this article, factors that affect the design of prostheses required for orthodontic movement and examples of prosthesis designs and materials, based on the authors' experience, are presented.
Goodacre
C J
CJ
School of Dentistry, Loma Linda University, Calif., USA.
Brown
D T
DT
Roberts
W E
WE
Jeiroudi
M T
MT
D003758:Dental Implantation, Endosseous; D015921:Dental Implants; D017267:Dental Prosthesis Design; D003799:Dental Stress Analysis; D006801:Humans; D008310:Malocclusion / Q000628:therapy; D016382:Orthodontic Appliance Design; D009971:Orthodontics, Corrective / Q000295:instrumentation* / Q000379:methods; D010347:Patient Care Planning; D011300:Preoperative Care
D015921:Dental Implants