Orthodontic Miniscrew Implants : Clinical Applications

by Paik, Cheol-ho; Park, In-Kwon; Woo, Youngjoo Judie; Kim, Tae-woo; Harradine, Nigel

• ISBN13: 9780723434023
• ISBN10: 0723434026
• Edition: 1st
• Format: Hardcover
• Copyright: 2008-09-09
• Publisher: Elsevier Science Health Science div
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Summary

"This book brings together the knowledge and experience of leading experts from Korea and focuses on the clinical applications of miniscrew implants providing an easy step-by-step guide to their use." "Highly practical in approach, the book demonstrates how miniscrew implants can be used to simplify many orthodontic treatments and to successfully solve more complex cases that have traditionally presented a major challenge."--BOOK JACKET.

Table of Contents

INTRODUCTION

Case example About this book

Brief Review of the Use of Implants in Orthodontics

Early research and development Later developments Miniscrews Terminology

Miniscrew Implants: Concepts and Controversies

Method of insertion: drill-free versus pre-drilling Primary stability: osseointegration versus mechanical interlocking Timing of loading: immediate versus delayed loading Loading characteristics and implant stability Secondary stability: bone remodeling around the miniscrew implant Miniscrew implant design and insertion and removal torque

Terminology, Design Features and Armamentarium

Terminology and design features Armamentarium

Anatomic Considerations and Placement/Removal of Orthodontic Miniscrew Implants

Anatomic considerations Miniscrew implant placement and removal Post-placement instructions for the patient Timing of initial force application

Miniscrew Implant Anchorage For Anteroposterior Tooth Movement

Use of miniscrew implants for absolute anchorage when mesial movement of posterior teeth is not indicated

Miniscrew implant anchorage for retraction of the entire dentition

Miniscrew implant anchorage for molar distalization

Miniscrew implant anchorage for anterior movement of posterior teeth

Miniscrew Implant Anchorage For Intrusion of Teeth

Indications for intrusion Design of the appliance Optimum force levels Occlusal and facial consequences of orthodontic intrusion Miniscrew implant anchorage for intrusion of the entire dentition

Miniscrew implant anchorage for intrusion of anterior teeth

Miniscrew Implant Anchorage For Transverse and Asymmetric Tooth Movement

Cases

Other Uses of Miniscrew Implants

Using miniscrew implants for intermaxillary fixation

Complications and their Management

Complications during and following insertion Complications during the loading period Complications during removal

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