title: Clinical information in using mini-screws in orthodontics.
abstract: Mini-screws in orthodontics has become the most commonly used skeletal temporary anchorage device. The basic clinical information regarding its indications, contra-indications, implant sites, angulations, placement, maintenance and complications is presented to enlighten orthodontic practitioners planning to start using them.
authors.affiliation: Tamilnadu MGR Medical University, India.
authors.forename: Pandurangan
authors.initials: P
authors.lastname: Harikrishnan
mesh_terms: D001863:Bone Screws / Q000009:adverse effects; D000075202:Contraindications; D004868:Equipment Failure; D005881:Gingiva / Q000601:surgery; D006801:Humans; D007576:Jaw, Edentulous, Partially / Q000628:therapy; D008310:Malocclusion / Q000628:therapy; D008334:Mandible / Q000601:surgery; D008437:Maxilla / Q000601:surgery; D009061:Mouth Mucosa / Q000601:surgery; D052280:Orthodontic Anchorage Procedures / Q000009:adverse effects / Q000295:instrumentation* / Q000379:methods; D016382:Orthodontic Appliance Design; D050793:Orthodontic Extrusion / Q000295:instrumentation; D019516:Orthodontic Space Closure / Q000295:instrumentation; D016348:Osseointegration; D013281:Stomatitis, Aphthous / Q000209:etiology; D014087:Tooth Movement Techniques / Q000295:instrumentation