title: Versatility and benefits of mini-implants for vertical and sagittal anchorage in a growing open bite class II patient.
abstract: This case report presents the details of a growing patient with a class II malocclusion, anterior open bite, and posterior crossbite, where the side effects of treatment mechanics were significantly reduced by the use of mini-implants for anchorage.
authors.affiliation: Bauru Dental School/University of Sao Paulo, Bauru, São Paulo, Brazil. sergioestelita@yahoo.com.br
authors.forename: Sérgio
authors.initials: S
authors.lastname: Estelita
authors.forename: Guilherme
authors.initials: G
authors.lastname: Janson
authors.forename: Kelly
authors.initials: K
authors.lastname: Chiqueto
mesh_terms: D000539:Alveolar Process / Q000601:surgery; D002508:Cephalometry; D002648:Child; D015921:Dental Implants; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008310:Malocclusion / Q000150:complications / Q000628:therapy; D008312:Malocclusion, Angle Class II / Q000150:complications / Q000628:therapy*; D008904:Miniaturization; D024343:Open Bite / Q000150:complications / Q000628:therapy*; D052280:Orthodontic Anchorage Procedures / Q000295:instrumentation*; D009971:Orthodontics, Corrective / Q000295:instrumentation / Q000379:methods
chemical_list: D015921:Dental Implants