1Senior Lecturer, Department of Orthodontics and Dentofacial Orthopaedics, Institute of Dental Sciences, Siksha O Anusandhan (Deemed to be University), Bhubaneswar, Odisha
2Associate Professor, Department of Orthodontics and Dentofacial Orthopaedics, Institute of Dental Sciences, Siksha O Anusandhan (Deemed to be University), Bhubaneswar, Odisha
3Professor, Department of Orthodontics and Dentofacial Orthopaedics, Institute of Dental Sciences, Siksha O Anusandhan (Deemed to be University), Bhubaneswar, Odisha
4Professor & HOD, Department of Orthodontics and Dentofacial Orthopaedics, Institute of Dental Sciences, Siksha O Anusandhan (Deemed to be University), Bhubaneswar, Odisha
*Corresponding Author: Dr Subhrajeet Narayan Sahoo, Senior Lecturer, Department of Orthodontics and Dentofacial Orthopaedics, Institute of Dental Sciences, Siksha O Anusandhan (Deemed to be University), Bhubaneswar-751003, Odisha, Email: drsubhrajeetnsahoo1789@gmail.com
Online published on 7 December, 2018.
Achieving absolute anchorage demanding orthodontic treatment is always a challenge for the orthodontics. This lead to search for an ideal anchorage which results in bone borne or skeletal anchorage devices that do not require and is independent of soft tissue on dentition. OMI is one of which can offer great anatomic and biomechanical flexibility in providing anchorage to the effective tooth movement. The objective of this present study was to evaluate and compare post-operative soft tissue discomfort experienced by the patients after insertion of orthodontic mini-implants during different loading size and to formulate a definite clinical protocol for loading of orthodontic mini implants.
16 subjects between the age group of 18 to 25 years who reported to the department of orthodontics, Institute of Dental Sciences, SUM hospital, for the correction of malocclusion were selected for the study.
The results based on demographic data of the patient and the visual analogue scale score of the questionnaires filled by the patients gave us an idea about success rate and post operative discomfort after the mini-screw placement. The variability between the immediate & delayed loading of the implant was also concluded from the study.
The delayed loading of the OMIs create less pain and discomfort to the patient. The swelling, discomfort and bleeding were reported more with the immediate loading group. Also the patients experienced difficulty during the speech and brushing in the immediate loading group. Mini-screws had a high success rate of approximately 100%, and they provided sufficient anchorage immediately after placement surgery for any orthodontic tooth movement.
Orthodontic Mini-Implants, Immediate Loading, Delayed Loading, Visual Anlogue Scale, Swelling, Ulceration
