In orthodontics, anchorage is a prerequisite for the application of therapeutic forces and can limit their successful use. According to the intended treatment goals, desired tooth movements should, therefore, be maximized and undesirable effects minimized. But additional anchorage such as extraand intraoral forces are visible and hence compliance dependent and are associated with the risk of un...

INTRODUCTION The aim of this study was to review the literature and evaluate the failure rates and factors that affect the stability and success of temporary anchorage devices (TADs) used as orthodontic anchorage. METHODS Data were collected from electronic databases: MEDLINE database, Scopus, and Web of Knowledge. Four combinations of term were used as keywords: screw orthodontic failure, sc...

Orthodontic implants have become a reliable method in orthodontic practice for providing temporary additional anchorage. These devices are useful to control skeletal anchorage in less compliant patients or in cases where absolute anchorage is necessary. There are a great number of advantages in this new approach which include easy insertion, decreased patient discomfort, low price, immediate lo...

OBJECTIVE Aim of this investigation was to analyze the frequency and range of indications of orthodontic treatments using one palatal implant for skeletal anchorage, in a time frame of four years. MATERIAL AND METHODS A sample was comprised by viewing retrospectively the patient collective of a specialized university clinic who started orthodontic treatment in the time frame 01/09-12/12. Incl...

Aim of the study The aim of this paper is to present a clinical case of an Angle class II malocclusion which was treated with premolar extractions and skeletal anchorage in order to establish the facial and dental balance. Material and methods After the clinical and paraclinical evaluations, it was assigned a diagnostic of a class II, division 2 malocclusion according to Angle classification. T...

A 15 year and 1 month old Chinese female with palatally impacted upper left canine was successfully treated with an upper removable appliance with a magnet incorporated to provide orthodontic traction force. This case report indicates the possibility of using magnetic force as a safe, effective and comfortable way for orthodontic traction.

OBJECTIVE The objective of this study was to clinically and radiographically assess the peri-implant conditions of implants used as orthodontic anchorage. METHODS Two groups were studied: 1) a test group in which osseointegrated implants were used as orthodontic anchorage, with the application of 200-cN force; and 2) a control group in which implants were not subjected to orthodontic force, b...

OBJECTIVES The aim of this study was to investigate the effects of retraction force and anchorage reinforcement with orthodontic mini implants on occlusal force. MATERIALS AND METHODS A strain gauge was attached to the palatal surface of the maxillary right first molar on an en masse retraction model. RESULTS Occlusal forces were measured from this model, according to different retraction f...