Open AccessAssessment of stability of orthodontic mini-implants under orthodontic loading: A computed tomography study
Author(s) -
Kamlesh Kumar Garg,
Megha Gupta
Publication year - 2015
Publication title -
indian journal of dental research/indian journal of dental research
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.277
H-Index - 43
eISSN - 1998-3603
pISSN - 0970-9290
DOI - 10.4103/0970-9290.162874
Subject(s) - coronal plane , maxilla , premolar , medicine , orthodontics , mandible (arthropod mouthpart) , molar , dentistry , overjet , anatomy , botany , biology , genus
Miniscrews have been used in recent years for anchorage in orthodontic treatment. However, it is not clear whether the miniscrews are absolutely stationary or move when force is applied. This prospective clinical study was undertaken to evaluate the mobility of orthodontic miniscrews under orthodontic loading using computed tomography.