Surgical Management of Fractured Orthodontic Mini-Implant- A Case Report

Abstract

The idea of absolute anchorage has always been an elusive goal for clinicians. Orthodontic mini-implants or temporary anchorage devices allow tooth movements previously thought to be impossible or difficult. Although extensive literature exists on use of temporary anchorage devices, their failures have been hardly focused upon, especially implant fracture. The following case report describes successful management of fractured orthodontic mini-implant.

Keywords

• fracture
• mini-implant
• micro-implants
• orthodontics
• temporary anchorage device