Recent Advancements in Orthodontic Anchorage Using Mini-Implants

Abstract

Orthodontic mini-implants are a relatively newer form of anchorage compared to the conventional intraoral and extraoral anchorage appliances. Mini-implants can be used for the correction of a wide range of orthodontic malocclusions. This article reviews the current evidence on mini-implants regarding the clinical uses, and comparing it with conventional anchorage appliances. This article reports the difference between orthodontic mini-implants and prosthetic dental implants. It also reviews the information on how orthodontic mini-implants can be used for obtaining anchorage in antero-posterior, transverse, and vertical dimension. The biomechanical considerations of orthodontic treatment with conventional anchorage and mini-implants is presented in this paper.