Implants in Orthodontics

Progress in the use of implants and in the development of specialized newer systems has made skeletal anchorage a more reliable and standardized one. As orthodontists begin to appreciate the efficiency of implant supported appliances, the mechanotherapeutic procedures may undergo profound transformation.Two decades ago, screws were introduced for orthodontic anchorage; these presented the clinician a versatile option. With the introduction of Mini implants and microimplants they can be placed in areas earlier impossible.