Skeletal anchorage systems in orthodontics: absolute anchorage. A dream or reality?

• Autores: Jayne E Harrison
• Localización: Journal of orthodontics, ISSN-e 0301-228X, ISSN 1465-3125, Nº. 2-34, 2007, págs. 101-110
• Idioma: inglés
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• Resumen

  • This article examines the concept of orthodontic anchorage and focuses on ways skeletally derived anchorage is gained. A brief history of the different skeletal anchorage systems to date is given. The article gives an emphasis on the use of one particular skeletal anchorage technique�the micro-implant�to assist with orthodontic anchorage and active tooth movement. Advantages and disadvantages of this new technique are discussed. An illustration of the use of micro-implants is given with reference to a case where they have been used in a novel manner to provide distal movement of maxillary molars.