Use of temporary anchorage devices in regaining lost interocclusal space. Case series.
The absence of interocclusal space, a common consequence of trauma, maxillofacial pathology or carious process, causes loss of function, compromised aesthetics for the patient, and represents a major challenge for the restorative dentist. Such cases were treated historically with dental procedures and orthodontic appliances, which, in turn, caused associated unwanted sequelae. The introduction of mini-implants for skeletal anchorage presents a change in treatment paradigm and provides a safe and successful management of the absent space without undesirable side effects. We present three cases of a successful adjustment of vertical correction with temporary skeletal anchorage from mini-implants.
Jacobi Medical Center, Bronx, NY, USA. mw763@nyu.edu
Marta
M
Williams
Myron
M
Gurman
Jason E
JE
Portnof
Peter
P
Gershenson
Victor
V
Badner
D000328:Adult; D000368:Aged; D001641:Bicuspid / Q000473:pathology; D003481:Cuspid / Q000473:pathology; D003758:Dental Implantation, Endosseous; D015921:Dental Implants; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D007180:Incisor / Q000473:pathology; D007576:Jaw, Edentulous, Partially / Q000534:rehabilitation / Q000601:surgery; D008297:Male; D008437:Maxilla / Q000601:surgery; D008875:Middle Aged; D008963:Molar / Q000473:pathology; D052280:Orthodontic Anchorage Procedures / Q000295:instrumentation*; D016382:Orthodontic Appliance Design; D016910:Orthodontic Brackets; D009969:Orthodontic Wires; D014087:Tooth Movement Techniques / Q000295:instrumentation*; D014716:Vertical Dimension
D015921:Dental Implants