The clinical routine has been undergoing continuous changes since it was defined by Angle[1]. Looking into the literature most changes occur following the presentation of a new approach. This was the case with the introduction of the skeletal anchorage by Creekmore [2] and Eklund. A hypothesis can be created based on single observations and research can be started. The present paper is a “story...

proposed for use as skeletal anchorage in orthodontic treatment.1-5 In 1992, Wehrbein and colleagues, in collaboration with the Straumann Institute, introduced the Orthosystem*—a sandblasted, chemically treated mini-implant that is narrower (3.3mm), but longer (4mm or 6mm), than previous types.6-9 More recently, Giancotti and colleagues showed a step-by-step procedure for insertion of the Strau...

The stability of the anchorage unit plays a very important role in orthodontic control. Controlled orthodontic movements such as retraction and/or protraction of teeth and intrusion of overerupted teeth are very difficult to achieve without patient cooperation and without causing undesirable reciprocal movement in the anchorage unit. The article describes characteristics, surgical procedure, an...

BACKGROUND Distalisation of the upper molars can be used to treat a dental Class II deep bite malocclusion with a flat facial profile. It is a useful procedure when extraction treatment has been refused and providing distalisation is an appropriate solution to the patient's problem. AIMS To describe distalisation of the upper buccal segments using a modified distal jet appliance and miniscrew...

Abstract Skeletal class III malocclusion is one of the most challenging conditions in clinical dental practice. Various treatment options are available for management condition such as reverse twin block appliance, facemask chin cup therapy, bone anchorage maxillary protraction device, and tandem traction bow appliance. However, timing controversial. There various advantages disadvantages follo...

Treatment of Class II malocclusions, without extractions, frequently requires distalization of maxillary molars into a Class I relationship by means of extra-oral or intraoral forces. Several methods and devices can be used to distalize maxillary molars and to correct Class II malocclusions. The most conventional method for distalizing the maxillary molars involves use of cervical headgear but ...

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...

INTRODUCTION The aim of this study was to evaluate the reparative potential of cementum histologically after intentional root contact with a temporary skeletal anchorage device. METHODS Seventeen patients (8 male, 9 female; mean age, 16.2 years; range, 13.5-21.6 years) who were scheduled for extraction of 4 first premolars as part of their orthodontic treatment participated in this study. The...