[Dental tours de force 4. The use of a bone anchor for holding upright a tipped molar in the lower jaw]

Ned Tijdschr Tandheelkd. 2004 Jan;111(1):10-3.
[Article in Dutch]

Abstract

Mini-implants are increasingly used for orthodontic anchorage. Using a mini-implant as anchorage in uprighting a mandibular molar, the need for other orthodontic appliances is minimal. Furthermore, the treatment is not evoking any risk of disturbing the occlusion, since other teeth are not loaded. Depending on a good control of the applied forces and the extrusion of the molar during uprighting, the orthodontic treatment can be simple and not burdening the patient.

MeSH terms

  • Bone Screws
  • Dental Implantation, Endosseous
  • Dental Implants*
  • Humans
  • Molar
  • Orthodontic Appliance Design
  • Orthodontic Appliances*
  • Tooth Movement Techniques / instrumentation*
  • Tooth Movement Techniques / methods

Substances

  • Dental Implants