Miniscrew biomechanics: Guidelines for the use of rigid indirect anchorage mechanics

Sebastian Baumgaertel; Clark L Jones; Mustafa Unal

doi:10.1016/j.ajodo.2017.04.020

Miniscrew biomechanics: Guidelines for the use of rigid indirect anchorage mechanics

Am J Orthod Dentofacial Orthop. 2017 Sep;152(3):413-419. doi: 10.1016/j.ajodo.2017.04.020.

Authors

Sebastian Baumgaertel¹, Clark L Jones², Mustafa Unal³

Affiliations

¹ Department of Orthodontics, School of Dental Medicine, Case Western Reserve University, Cleveland, Ohio. Electronic address: dr.b@us-ortho.com.
² Private practice, Phoenix, Ariz.
³ Orthopaedic Bioengineering Laboratory, Department of Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering, Case Western Reserve University, Cleveland, Ohio.

PMID: 28863922
DOI: 10.1016/j.ajodo.2017.04.020

Abstract

Indirect anchorage is an established form of anchorage provided by orthodontic miniscrews. Although there are different ways to set up the mechanics, rigid indirect anchorage offers the greatest biomechanical versatility but is more difficult to install than conventional, nonrigid indirect anchorage or direct anchorage. The purpose of this article was to introduce readers to the concept of rigid indirect anchorage and provide guidelines as to its use.

MeSH terms

Biomechanical Phenomena
Bone Screws / standards*
Humans
Models, Theoretical
Orthodontic Anchorage Procedures / instrumentation*
Orthodontic Anchorage Procedures / standards