Mini implant ‘Safe Zones’ in orthodontics: A comprehensive review

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Review Article

Author Details : Bharat Ramesh, Prema Anbarasu*, Indra Annamalai, Saravanakumar Subramanian

Volume : 12, Issue : 1, Year : 2022

Article Page : 9-18

https://doi.org/10.18231/j.adr.2022.003

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Abstract

In prosthetic dentistry the quality of life of patients with tooth loss have been significantly enhanced with the use of dental implants likewise in Orthodontics mini implants has been instrumental in expanding the envelope of treatment possibility. The incorporation of mini implants into orthodontic treatment planning has allowed for predictable anchorage control and has increased the ability to correct severe skeletal and dental discrepancies. Despite the great interest in anchorage control with Mini Implants, the safe implantation of the mini implant in different regions is of major concern. Thus learning about the anatomy and safe zones for placing Mini Implants are of paramount importance. 
 

Keywords: Mini Implants, Safe zones, Anchorage, Orthodontics

How to cite : Ramesh B, Anbarasu P, Annamalai I, Subramanian S, Mini implant ‘Safe Zones’ in orthodontics: A comprehensive review. Arch Dent Res 2022;12(1):9-18

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