Orthodontics mini implants – A brief review

In routine orthodontics practice anchorage is a critical factors that determining the success of an orthodontic treatment. For many years’ has been strenuous factor. Many modalities have tried for preventing loss by using extra oral and intraoral devices according to various scientific literature, yet orthodontists did not find any convenient solutions solve this problem until mini- implants were emerged speciality. During early 20 century introduction skeletal which includes prosthetic implants, palatal mini-plates screws. The used in purpose effective treatment are also known as Temporary Anchorage Devices (TADs), helps bringing down efforts employed prevent they easy small can be insert remove without stenos efforts, immediately loaded after insertion, provide absolute treatment, require minimal need patient compliance there increasing its popularity. This article gives brief reviews indications, contraindications, safety zones TADs, their insertion procedure, complications, failures medico legal aspects.