The use of implants in modern orthodontics

From Volume 2, Issue 3, July 2009 | Pages 71-74

Authors

Claire J Bates

BChD (Leeds), MClinDent(Dist)(Edin), DDS(Edin), MFDS RCS Ed, MOrth RCS Ed

FTTA in Orthodontics, Edinburgh Dental Institute, Edinburgh

Articles by Claire J Bates

Lucy Chung

BChD (Leeds), FDS RCPS, MSc(Glasg), MOrth RCS(Eng), FDS(Orth) RCPS

Consultant Orthodontist, Edinburgh Dental Institute, Edinburgh

Articles by Lucy Chung

Abstract

Recent advances in the use of implants in orthodontics have greatly expanded the scope of tooth movement for the practising orthodontist. Not only in routine high anchorage demanding cases, but also in complex cases where few teeth are available to act as anchors.

Implants in orthodontics are fast becoming another tool for the astute contemporary orthodontist to consider when providing anchorage reinforcement. Perhaps a growing evidence base may suggest that implants, as part of anchorage management, are the future, and that headgear may become consigned to history.

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