CLINICAL APPLICATIONS OF MINI IMPLANTS IN ORTHODONTICS: A REVIEW

Abstract

Among the various types of implants, orthodonticmicroscrews are widely used as they have a unique property of providing absolute anchorage and also increasing the range of biomechanical therapy by converting surgical case into a nonsurgical case, which is a boon to any orthodontist. And above all they provide skeletal anchorage without requiring patient cooperation or compromising esthetics. Mini implants are here to stay and will be an integrated part of the armamentarium as they make treatment outcome more predictable and satisfy both patient and orthodontist.