Use of miniplates as a method for orthodontic anchorage: a case report

• Main Authors: Fernando Gianzanti Peres, Luis Eduardo Marques Padovan, Leandro Eduardo Kluppel, Gustavo Calvalcanti Albuquerque, Paulo Cesar Ulson de Souza, Marcela Claudino
• Format: Article
• Language: English
• Published: Dental Press Editora
• Series: Dental Press Journal of Orthodontics
• Subjects: Tooth movement. Orthodontic anchorage procedures. Molar. Tooth; Impacted.
• Online Access: http://www.scielo.br/scielo.php?script=sci_arttext&pid=S2176-94512016000500095&lng=en&tlng=en

ABSTRACT Introduction: Temporary anchorage devices (TADs) have been developed to be used as direct adjuncts in orthodontic treatment and have facilitated treatment of more complex orthodontic cases, including patients with dental impaction. Objectives: This clinical case reports the applicability of TADs in the orthodontic treatment of a patient with impacted mandibular second molars. Surgical and orthodontic procedures related to the use of miniplates were also discussed in this study. Conclusions: The use of temporary anchorage devices, such as miniplates, can be suggested as an alternative to treat patients with impacted mandibular second molars.