Open AccessSurgical Management of Fractured Orthodontic Mini- Implant- A Case Report
Author(s) -
Manthan H Desai
Publication year - 2015
Publication title -
journal of clinical and diagnostic research
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
eISSN - 2249-782X
pISSN - 0973-709X
DOI - 10.7860/jcdr/2015/11133.5416
Subject(s) - implant , dentistry , medicine , orthodontics , fracture (geology) , engineering , surgery , geotechnical engineering
The idea of absolute anchorage has always been an elusive goal for clinicians. Orthodontic mini-implants or temporary anchorage devices allow tooth movements previously thought to be impossible or difficult. Although extensive literature exists on use of temporary anchorage devices, their failures have been hardly focused upon, especially implant fracture. The following case report describes successful management of fractured orthodontic mini-implant.