Versatility of skeletal anchorage in orthodontics.
The purpose of this article is to update clinicians on the current concepts and versatile uses and clinical applications of skeletal anchorage in orthodontics. Topics discussed include clinical indications, implant types, surgical sites, biomechanics, treatment time, and treatment outcomes.
Lee
Tony Cheuk-Kit
TC
Discipline of Orthodontics, Faculty of Dentistry, The University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong SAR, China.
Leung
Michael Tat-Chi
MT
Wong
Ricky Wing-Kit
RW
Rabie
A Bakr M
AB
D001696:Biomechanical Phenomena; D001863:Bone Screws; D002985:Clinical Protocols; D003758:Dental Implantation, Endosseous / Q000379:methods*; D015921:Dental Implants; D006801:Humans; D008310:Malocclusion / Q000628:therapy; D052280:Orthodontic Anchorage Procedures / Q000295:instrumentation / Q000379:methods*; D016382:Orthodontic Appliance Design; D009970:Orthodontics / Q000379:methods*; D014087:Tooth Movement Techniques / Q000295:instrumentation*
D015921:Dental Implants