BACkgROUnD: no randomized controlled trial has tried to compare treatment outcomes between the sliding en-masse retraction of upper anterior teeth supported by mini-implants and the two-step sliding retraction technique employing conventional anchorage devices. OBjECTIvE: To evaluate skeletal, dental, and soft tissue changes following anterior teeth retraction. DESIgn AnD SETTIng: Parallel-grou...

The skeletal and dental changes that occur following the intrusion of maxillary posterior teeth with temporary skeletal anchorage (TSA) and the stability of these changes over time were assessed in twelve patients (1 male, 11 females) with anterior open bite. A comparative sample of patients treated with maxillary osteotomy was frequency matched based on age and gender. Lateral cephalograms wer...

Mandibular first molars are among the most frequently missing teeth in the adult dentition. As a result, the maxillary first molars are frequently overerupted. Conventional approaches to correct this undesirable molar position with skeletal anchorage usually include both buccal and palatal orthodontic mini-implants. Because palatal mini-implants have greater success rates than buccal ones, this...

Skeletal anchorage (SA) has expanded treatment options not only for orthodontics but also for other dental disciplines. In the same way that dental movement can be produced in three planes of space, SA can be used in three dimensions to enhance the precision of orthodontic treatment and to allow for movements that are very difficult, if not impossible, with orthodontic treatment alone. The pote...

As digital workflows are gaining popularity, novel treatment options have also arisen in orthodontics. By using selective laser melting (SLM), highly customized 3D-printed appliances can be manufactured and combined with preformed components. When temporary anchorage devices (TADs), the advantages of two approaches merged, which might improve efficacy, versatility, patient comfort. This article...

AIM Rapid palatal expansion (RPE) is used for treatment of skeletal crossbites. It may be combined with a face mask if the maxilla is to be protracted. Conventional tooth-borne appliances rely on an almost complete dentition to transmit the relatively high forces to the bony structures of the maxilla and midface. In most situations, tooth-borne appliances produce adverse effects such as buccal ...