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.
Leung
Michael Tat-Chi
MT
Discipline of Orthodontics, Faculty of Dentistry, The University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong SAR, China.
Lee
Tony Cheuk-Kit
TC
Rabie
A Bakr M
AB
Wong
Ricky Wing-Kit
RW
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