title: Using mini-screws for orthodontic anchorage.
abstract: A history of implants used for orthodontic anchorage is given. Sizes and head designs of implants and guidelines for their placement are listed. Clinical cases are shown so that practitioners can visualize how implants can be used to improve their orthodontics.
authors.affiliation: International Asociation for Orthodontics, USA.
authors.forename: James L
authors.initials: JL
authors.lastname: Fletcher
mesh_terms: D001863:Bone Screws; D015921:Dental Implants; D006801:Humans; D008904:Miniaturization; D052280:Orthodontic Anchorage Procedures / Q000295:instrumentation* / Q000379:methods; D009971:Orthodontics, Corrective / Q000295:instrumentation / Q000379:methods*; D014087:Tooth Movement Techniques / Q000295:instrumentation* / Q000379:methods
chemical_list: D015921:Dental Implants