Mini-implants as provisional anchorage for the replacement of missing anterior teeth: a clinical report.
This clinical report describes an adult patient referred for orthodontic treatment with mini-implants as anchorage to correct the root angulation of maxillary lateral incisors. The purpose of this report was to demonstrate the versatility of mini-implants placed in a vertical direction in esthetic areas. During orthodontic treatment, some aspects must be observed to preserve the interim restoration against the occlusal loads to avoid screw fracture. A fixed appliance was placed to correct the position of the maxillary anterior teeth and to complete the treatment. Acceptable esthetics and function were achieved.
Professor, Department of Orthodontics, CEUMA University; and Professor, Department of Speech-Language Pathology, University of the State of São Paulo, Marília, São Paulo, Brazil. Electronic address: jagurgel@marilia.unesp.br.
Júlio A
JA
Gurgel
Professor, Department of Prosthodontics, CEUMA University, São Luís, Maranhão, Brazil.
Rudys R
RR
Tavarez
Professor, Department of Orthodontics, University of the State of São Paulo, São José dos Campos, Marília, São Paulo, Brazil.
Weber J
WJ
Ursi
Graduate student, Master Dental Program, CEUMA University, São Luís, Maranhão, Brazil.
Murilo G
MG
Neves
Professor, Department of Prosthodontics, CEUMA University, São Luís, Maranhão, Brazil.
Fausto S
FS
Bramante
Professor, Department of Prosthodontics, CEUMA University, São Luís, Maranhão, Brazil.
Célia R M
CR
Pinzan-Vercelino
D003442:Crowns; D015921:Dental Implants; D019094:Dental Prosthesis, Implant-Supported; D003794:Dental Restoration, Temporary; D005260:Female; D005500:Follow-Up Studies; D006801:Humans; D007180:Incisor / Q000293:injuries / Q000473:pathology*; D008437:Maxilla / Q000473:pathology; D008904:Miniaturization; D052280:Orthodontic Anchorage Procedures / Q000295:instrumentation*; D014084:Tooth Avulsion / Q000209:etiology; D016388:Tooth Loss / Q000209:etiology; D014087:Tooth Movement Techniques / Q000295:instrumentation*; D055815:Young Adult
D015921:Dental Implants