Two-component mini-implant as an efficient tool for orthognathic patients.
A new type of orthodontic mini-implant called the C-implant can be an effective alternative to conventional 1-component screws in orthognathic patients because of its particular design. Its small size and 2-component structure make it easily applicable for various types of difficult intermaxillary fixation cases such as 2-jaw orthognathic surgery, 1-jaw surgery with genioplasty, and orthognathic surgery without presurgical orthodontic treatment. The 2-part design highly resists fracture or deformation during placement and removal, and the long-span head allows the patient to easily attach intermaxillary elastics for traction. This mini-implant can be used not only as an intermaxillary fixation screw but also as anchorage during presurgical and postsurgical orthodontic treatment. Better osseointegration potential of the surface-treated screw part allows it to endure heavy and dynamic forces. In this article, we attempted to show that this mini-implant is a good tool for effective anchorage in presurgical treatment, intermaxillary fixation during surgery, and postsurgical treatment of orthognathic patients.
Kim
Seong-Hun
SH
Department of Orthodontics, Catholic University of Korea, Uijongbu St Mary's Hospital, Uijongbu, South Korea. bravortho@catholic.ac.kr
Kook
Yoon-Ah
YA
Lee
Won
W
Kim
Insoo
I
Chung
Kyu-Rhim
KR
D000134:Acid Etching, Dental; D001863:Bone Screws; D045662:Dental Etching; D003764:Dental Materials / Q000737:chemistry; D020878:Device Removal; D006801:Humans; D019248:Jaw Fixation Techniques / Q000295:instrumentation; D008297:Male; D008310:Malocclusion / Q000601:surgery / Q000628:therapy; D008313:Malocclusion, Angle Class III / Q000601:surgery / Q000628:therapy; D024343:Open Bite / Q000601:surgery / Q000628:therapy; D052280:Orthodontic Anchorage Procedures / Q000295:instrumentation*; D016382:Orthodontic Appliance Design; D016348:Osseointegration / Q000502:physiology; D013314:Stress, Mechanical; D013499:Surface Properties; D014025:Titanium / Q000737:chemistry; D014087:Tooth Movement Techniques / Q000295:instrumentation; D055815:Young Adult
D003764:Dental Materials; D014025:Titanium