1Professor, Dept. of Orthodontics, Institute of Dental Sciences, Siksha‘O’ Anusandhan (Deemed to be University), Bhubaneswar, Odisha, India
2Associate Professor, Dept. of Orthodontics, Institute of Dental Sciences, Siksha‘O’ Anusandhan (Deemed to be University), Bhubaneswar, Odisha, India
3Professor & HOD, Dept. of Orthodontics, Institute of Dental Sciences, Siksha‘O’ Anusandhan (Deemed to be University), Bhubaneswar, Odisha, India
4Associate Professor, Dept. of Pedodontics and Preventive Dentistry, Mamata Dental College, Khammam, Andhra Pradesh
5Assistant Professor, Dept. of Orthodontics, Institute of Dental Sciences, Siksha‘O’ Anusandhan (Deemed to be University), Bhubaneswar, Odisha, India
6Post Graduate Student, Dept. of Orthodontics, Institute of Dental Sciences, Siksha‘O’ Anusandhan (Deemed to be University), Bhubaneswar, Odisha, India
*Corresponding Author: Dr. Snigdha Pattanaik Assistant Professor, Dept. of Orthodontics, Institute of Dental Sciences, Siksha’O ’Anusandhan (Deemed to be University) Bhubaneswar-751030 Odisha, India
Online published on 2 February, 2019.
The use of miniscrew and miniplate to obtain absolute anchorage has become very popular in clinical orthodontic approaches. The mode of anchorage provided by the implant systems is unique in that their use is temporary and transient. These characteristics have made them indispensable as a treatment option. The aim of this review is to discuss thedevelopment, classification, properties, clinical applications, site and placement procedures, and removal along with clinical benefits and drawbacks to obtain a temporary and yet absolute skeletal anchorage for Orthodontic applications.
Anchorage, Implant, Onplant
