title: A simple mini-screw assembly for simultaneous molar uprighting and distalization--a case of adjunctive adult orthodontics.
abstract: Anchorage is a major concern in adult mutilated dentition. However, with the explosive development of Temporary Anchorage Devices (TADs) newer avenues in orthodontic treatment philosophy have opened up. Mini-screws are found to be stable during such treatments, demonstrating that they could provide absolute anchorage for tooth movement. The present article describes a simple, yet effective technique for simultaneous molar uprighting and distalization, using direct skeletal anchorage using a mini-screw supported assembly in a 38 years old male patient as part of adjunctive adult orthodontics with mutilated dentition.
authors.affiliation: Department of Orthodontics, Sri Sai College of Dental Surgery, Vikarabad, A.P., India.
authors.forename: Vijay
authors.initials: V
authors.lastname: Reddy
authors.forename: Renu
authors.initials: R
authors.lastname: Parmar
authors.forename: Irfan Abdul Razak
authors.initials: IA
authors.lastname: Jamadar
authors.forename: Rajesh
authors.initials: R
authors.lastname: Reddy
authors.forename: Deepti
authors.initials: D
authors.lastname: Reddy
mesh_terms: D000328:Adult; D001863:Bone Screws; D019250:Dental Implants, Single-Tooth; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008311:Malocclusion, Angle Class I / Q000628:therapy; D008963:Molar / Q000473:pathology*; D052280:Orthodontic Anchorage Procedures / Q000295:instrumentation*; D016388:Tooth Loss / Q000534:rehabilitation / Q000628:therapy; D014087:Tooth Movement Techniques / Q000295:instrumentation* / Q000379:methods