Anchorage is an important factor in orthodontics and must be properly managed for a successful treatment outcome. Orthodontists have historically used many devices to prevent unwanted tooth movement. The use of miniscrews as a source of skeletal anchorage has become routine in present-day orthodontic practice. Skeletal anchorage opens up alternative treatments, to borderline surgery patients fo...

JCO/OCTOBER 2008 O miniscrews have become increasingly popular in recent years because of their versatility, minimal invasiveness, and low cost. The effectiveness of conventional miniscrew systems is limited, however, by the lack of a stable connection to the orthodontic appliance. The Straumann Orthosystem* addresses this problem with a cap or abutment that can be fixed to the implant. The sys...

BACKGROUND The temporary anchorage devices (TADs) which include miniscrew implants (MSIs) have evolved as useful armamentarium in the management of severe malocclusions and assist in complex tooth movements. Although a multitude of factors is responsible for the primary and secondary stability of miniscrew implants, contemporary research highlights the importance of biological interface of MSI ...

AIMS anchorage control with self-tapping screws has become an important part of the clinical management of the orthodontic patients. Mechanical resistance and sites of insertion of miniscrews as orthodontic anchorage are critical to ensure successful outcomes. Aim of this clinical study was threefold: 1) to measure the mechanical resistance of the M.A.S., 2) to evaluate if the alveolar areas us...