Temporary skeletal anchorage devices for orthodontics.
This article discusses the recent advances and basic concepts of skeletal anchorage devices of various types and reviews the current literature on their use. Temporary skeletal anchorage devices allow orthodontic movements that were previously thought to be difficult if not impossible. Much like the concepts introduced during the beginnings of orthognathic dentofacial teams, treatment that uses skeletal anchorage requires interdisciplinary collaboration and planning with regular interaction, continuing education, and a regular review of the latest relevant literature.
Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, University of Pittsburgh School of Dental Medicine, 3471 5th Avenue, Suite 1112, Pittsburgh, PA 15213, USA. bjc1@pitt.edu
Bernard J
BJ
Costello
Ramon L
RL
Ruiz
Joseph
J
Petrone
Jacqueline
J
Sohn
D001860:Bone Plates; D001863:Bone Screws; D006801:Humans; D024343:Open Bite / Q000628:therapy; D052280:Orthodontic Anchorage Procedures / Q000295:instrumentation* / Q000379:methods; D016382:Orthodontic Appliance Design / Q000295:instrumentation*; D010347:Patient Care Planning; D010348:Patient Care Team; D014087:Tooth Movement Techniques / Q000295:instrumentation* / Q000379:methods; D016896:Treatment Outcome