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Anchorage and Stability of Orthodontic Mini Implants in Relation to Length and Types of Implants.

Snehaa Selvaraj, Akshay Tandon, Deepak Chandrasekaran, Deenadayalan Purushothaman, Praveen Katepogu, Reshma Mohan, Nidhi Angrish

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Review in Cureus, 2024. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 10 papers.

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10 citing papers in PubMed.

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  5. Bioinformation · 2026
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  10. Clinical efficacy of micro-implant anchorage in orthodontic treatment.American journal of translational research · 2025
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5 · Who and what money

Authors and funding

7 authors.

Snehaa SelvarajDental Surgery, Sri Ramaswamy Memorial (SRM) Kattankulathur Dental College and Hospital, Chennai, IND.
Akshay TandonOrthodontics and Dentofacial Orthopedics, Sri Ramaswamy Memorial (SRM) Kattankulathur Dental College and Hospital, SRM Institute of Science and Technology, Chennai, IND.
Deepak ChandrasekaranOrthodontics and Dentofacial Orthopedics, Sri Ramaswamy Memorial (SRM) Kattankulathur Dental College and Hospital, Chennai, IND.
Deenadayalan PurushothamanOrthodontics, Sri Ramaswamy Memorial (SRM) Kattankulathur Dental College and Hospital, SRM Institute of Science and Technology, Chennai, IND.
Praveen KatepoguOrthodontics and Dentofacial Orthopedics, Sri Ramaswamy Memorial (SRM) Kattankulathur Dental College and Hospital, Chennai, IND.
Reshma MohanOrthodontics and Dentofacial Orthopedics, Sri Ramaswamy Memorial (SRM) Kattankulathur Dental College and Hospital, Chennai, IND.
Nidhi AngrishOrthodontics and Dentofacial Orthopedics, Sri Ramaswamy Memorial (SRM) Kattankulathur Dental College and Hospital, Chennai, IND.

Funding

No grant is acknowledged in the PubMed record.

6 · The paper itself

Abstract

Anchorage control is crucial for achieving optimal results in orthodontic treatment. Scientific literature has documented the exploration of various methods to prevent anchorage loss, including the use of extraoral and intraoral devices. The advent of mini implants and micro implants has introduced new possibilities by allowing placement in previously inaccessible areas. These implants, also known as Temporary Anchorage Devices (TADs), significantly reduce the effort required to maintain anchorage. They are a reliable anchorage for orthodontic treatments because of their small size, ease of insertion and removal, and immediate force loading upon placement. For individuals who are uncooperative or who have periodontal disease and alveolar bone loss, mini implants provide a stable substitute for anchorage during orthodontic therapy. Studies emphasize the importance of implant length and type in determining stability and success rates. Longer implants tend to increase stability, and self-drilling designs generally offer superior anchorage compared to self-tapping variants. Furthermore, titanium implants demonstrate higher success rates than stainless steel implants, highlighting their suitability for orthodontic applications.

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anchorageimplant lengthsmini implantsstabilitytypes of implants

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PMID39640137
PMCPMC11620767

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