Use of miniscrews and miniplates in orthodontics.
Paradigms have started to shift in the orthodontic world since the introduction of mini-implants in the anchorage armamentarium. For example, miniscrews have allowed the management of wider discrepancies than those treatable by conventional biomechanics because force can be applied directly from the bone-borne anchor unit. Therefore, miniscrews not only free orthodontists from anchorage-demanding cases, but they also enable clinicians to have good control over tooth movement in 3 dimensions. This review will illustrate the versatility of skeletal anchorage provided by mini-implants in the correction of malocclusion, focusing on orthodontic or orthopedic movements in the 3 spatial planes. Adjunctive orthodontic treatments in adult periodontal conditions and treatment for impacted teeth with the aid of miniscrews will also be discussed.
Discipline of Orthodontics, Faculty of Dentistry, The University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong SAR, China.
Michael Tat-Chi
MT
Leung
Tony Cheuk-Kit
TC
Lee
A Bakr M
AB
Rabie
Ricky Wing-Kit
RW
Wong
D000328:Adult; D001860:Bone Plates; D001863:Bone Screws; D002648:Child; D003758:Dental Implantation, Endosseous; D006801:Humans; D008904:Miniaturization; D008963:Molar / Q000503:physiopathology; D052280:Orthodontic Anchorage Procedures / Q000295:instrumentation*; D016382:Orthodontic Appliance Design; D009971:Orthodontics, Corrective / Q000295:instrumentation*; D014087:Tooth Movement Techniques / Q000295:instrumentation