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ReviewCureus2025

Temporary Anchorage Device: A Narrative Review.

Khyati S Patel, Ishwa Parmar, Uday Kumar Digumarthi, Jaymin Parmar, Aafreen Quraishi, Kavya Patel, Alap Shah, Kinnari Shah, Bharvi Jani, Manvi A Arora

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Review in Cureus, 2025. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 6 papers.

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1 · What the graph read from it

What it found

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The abstract states no effect estimate the extractor could read, or names no intervention and outcome on the map, so this paper lights no cell and moves no belief. It is still indexed, cited and linked below.

2 · The registry

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3 · Its place in the literature

Who cites it

6 citing papers in PubMed.

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4 · The record

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5 · Who and what money

Authors and funding

10 authors.

Khyati S PatelDepartment of Orthodontics and Dentofacial Orthopedics, Karnavati School of Dentistry, Ahmedabad, IND.
Ishwa ParmarDepartment of Orthodontics and Dentofacial Orthopedics, Karnavati School of Dentistry, Ahmedabad, IND.
Uday Kumar DigumarthiDepartment of Orthodontics, Anil Neerukonda Institute of Dental Sciences, Visakhapatnam, IND.
Jaymin ParmarDepartment of Dentistry, Karnavati School of Dentistry, Ahmedabad, IND.
Aafreen QuraishiDepartment of Dentistry, Karnavati School of Dentistry, Ahmedabad, IND.
Kavya PatelDepartment of Dentistry, Karnavati School of Dentistry, Ahmedabad, IND.
Alap ShahDepartment of Orthodontics and Dentofacial Orthopedics, Karnavati School of Dentistry, Ahmedabad, IND.
Kinnari ShahDepartment of Orthodontics and Dentofacial Orthopedics, Karnavati University, Ahmedabad, IND.
Bharvi JaniDepartment of Orthodontics and Dentofacial Orthopedics, Karnavati School of Dentistry, Ahmedabad, IND.
Manvi A AroraDepartment of Orthodontics and Dentofacial Orthopedics, Karnavati School of Dentistry, Ahmedabad, IND.

Funding

No grant is acknowledged in the PubMed record.

6 · The paper itself

Abstract

Anchorage control plays a crucial role in orthodontic treatment. When moving certain teeth into their desired position, it is essential to prevent any unintended movement of the teeth that are meant to remain in place. Temporary anchorage devices (TADs) are a significant advancement in modern orthodontics, providing a stable and reliable anchorage point for tooth movement. This review aims to discuss the types, clinical applications, benefits, and limitations of TADs, providing a comprehensive understanding of their role in contemporary orthodontic practice. The use of TADs enhances the precision and efficiency of orthodontic treatments, leading to faster results and improved patient comfort.

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anchorageclinical applicationorthodonticssite selectiontemporary anchorage devicetooth movementtreatment planning

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PMID40322412
PMCPMC12048039

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