A comparative evaluation of current orthodontic miniscrew systems

World J Orthod. 2007 Summer;8(2):136-44.

Abstract

Miniscrew placement has achieved widespread acceptance in orthodontic practice. However, selecting a suitable miniscrew system from among the available brands is not easy. The aim of this article is to help the clinician better understand the features of miniscrew systems currently available on the market and provide a useful guideline for their clinical use. The authors find that the ideal miniscrew design should include biocompatibility, bone-density-guided insertion, immediate loading, and compatibility with modern orthodontic accessories for 3-dimensional orthodontic control.

Publication types

  • Comparative Study
  • Evaluation Study

MeSH terms

  • Alloys
  • Bone Screws / standards*
  • Dental Materials / chemistry
  • Humans
  • Orthodontic Anchorage Procedures / instrumentation
  • Orthodontic Anchorage Procedures / methods
  • Orthodontic Anchorage Procedures / standards*
  • Orthodontic Appliance Design / standards*
  • Orthodontics, Corrective / instrumentation*
  • Practice Guidelines as Topic*
  • Time Factors
  • Titanium / chemistry
  • Weight-Bearing

Substances

  • Alloys
  • Dental Materials
  • titanium alloy (TiAl6V4)
  • Titanium