Retraction of Anterior Teeth with Temporary Anchorage Devices (TADS) – A Review

Abstract

One of the most important contemporary use of Temporary anchorage devices also known as TADS is anterior teeth retraction, most commonly needed in bimaxillary protrusion cases or Class II dentoalveolar cases involving extraction of premolars. This function is performed by providing absolute anchorage by using direct or indirect means depending upon the mechanism used. Various clinicians have adopted different methods and different miniscrew systems for the purpose. The aim of this article is to describe some of these methods for their effective use in enabling this function of providing a powerful anchorage so that orthodontic concern of loosing anchorage in critical cases could be addressed efficiently.