The purpose of this study was to compare numerical simulation data derived from finite element analysis (FEA) to experimental data on mini-implant loading. Nine finite element (FE) models of mini-implants and surrounding bone were derived from corresponding experimental specimens. The animal bone in the experiment consisted of bovine rib. The experimental groups were based on implant type, leng...

Abstract:
 Objectives: This work aimed to determine the stress distribution around a mini-implant during dynamic canine retraction utilizing continuous and intermittent orthodontic forces three-dimensional finite element model.
 Materials Methods: Establishing model of retraction. The incorporates mini-implant, alveolar bone, maxillary teeth, closed coil spring, an elastic chain. They...

The aim of this study was to review the literature and evaluate failure rates factors that affect stability success temporary anchorage devices (TADs) used as orthodontic anchorage. Data collected from electronic databases: MEDLINE database Google Scholar. Four combinations term were keywords: “micro-implant”, “mini-implant”, “mini-screw”, “orthodontics”. following selection criteria select app...

A treatment objective of upper molar distalisation may often be required during the correction of a malocclusion. Distalisation is not only indicated for the management of Class II patients, but also for Class III surgery patients who require decompensation in the upper arch if upper incisor retrusion is needed. Unfortunately, most conventional intra-oral devices for non-compliance maxillary mo...

OBJECTIVES While caution in the use of small-diameter (< or = 3.5 mm) implants has been advocated in view of an increased risk of fatigue fracture under clinical loading conditions, a variety of implant designs with diameters < 3 mm are currently offered in the market for reconstructions including fixed restorations. There is an absence of reported laboratory studies and randomized-controlled c...

RATIONALE The imaging methods are more and more used in the clinical process of modern dentistry. Once the implant based treatment alternatives are nowadays seen as being the standard of care in edentulous patients, these techniques must be integrated in the complete denture treatment. AIM The study presents some evaluation techniques for the edentulous patient treated by conventional denture...

With the increasing average life expectancy of human beings, the need to cater geriatric patients is ever increasing. Complete dentures are an indispensable tool in this regard. The loose and unstable lower complete denture owing to residual ridge resorption is one of the most common problems faced by edentulous patients. Dental implant retained overdentures have emerged as an efficient treatme...

Patients with ectodermal dysplasia (ED) experience several problems caused by abnormal development and functioning of the head and neck region. In addition to developmental nasal cartilage abnormalities and absence of sweat glands, hair, and eyebrows, edentulism or developmental disorders of teeth (cone-shaped teeth) are commonly observed in these types of patients. ED is also characterized by ...

BACKGROUND To identify insertion procedure and force application related complications in Jet Screw (JS) type mini-implants when inserted in the palatal slope. METHODS SETTING AND SAMPLE POPULATION The Department of Orthodontics, the University Hospital Münster. Forty-one consecutively started patients treated using mini-implants in the palatal slope. In this retrospective study, 66 JS wer...