Protocol for absolute anchorage in orthodontics: miniscrew

Abstract

Anchorage is one of the most important points in orthodontic treatment. With the object of reducing the need for cooperation from patients, and enlarge the treatment possibilities, miniscrews have been used as aids in orthodontic treatment, providing the possibility of absolute anchorage. The purpose of this article was to present a clinical protocol in order to facilitate the planning and performance of miniscrew application. When installing miniscrews, there is the transmucous technique, in which perforation is performed directly in the mucosa using a bur, indicated for keratinized mucosa; and the flap technique, in which bone is exposed with the aid of a flap and perforation is made in the bone, indicated in alveolar mucosa. When well planned and performed, miniscrews provide very satisfactory results and are an excellent method of orthodontic anchorage.

Keywords

• procedimentos de ancoragem ortodôntica
• implantes dentários
• ortodontia
• orthodontic anchorage procedures
• dental implants
• orthodontics