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

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.

Heat Treatment’s Vital Role: Elevating Orthodontic Mini-Implants for Superior Performance and Longevity—Pilot Study

“…The incorporation of mini-implants into orthodontic treatment planning strategies has streamlined early anchorage control and enhanced effectiveness in addressing significant disparities in both skeletal and dental dimensions [4]. The survival rate of mini-implants is statistically influenced by the insertion torque, with higher values of torque potentially leading to stress, necrosis, and local ischemia [5].…”