Mini-implant anchorage for the orthodontic practitioner.
Mini-implant-enhanced anchorage has become a popular concept in orthodontics over the past years. Although these systems are routinely used in university settings, there is some reservation because of lack of information in private practices. This article will introduce the concept of mini-implant anchorage to the orthodontic practitioner.
Baumgaertel
Sebastian
S
Department of Orthodontics, School of Dental Medicine, Case Western Reserve University, Cleveland, OH 4410, USA. sxb155@case.edu
Razavi
Mohammad R
MR
Hans
Mark G
MG
D002985:Clinical Protocols; D003758:Dental Implantation, Endosseous; D015921:Dental Implants; D018795:Device Approval; D004868:Equipment Failure; D006801:Humans; D008904:Miniaturization; D052280:Orthodontic Anchorage Procedures / Q000009:adverse effects / Q000295:instrumentation / Q000379:methods; D009971:Orthodontics, Corrective / Q000295:instrumentation*; D010513:Periodontal Ligament / Q000293:injuries; D011331:Private Practice; D014481:United States; D014486:United States Food and Drug Administration
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