Mandibular molar uprighting, using mini-screw as anchorage

Rosana Canteras DI MATTEO, Nelson VILLA, Wilson Roberto SENDYK

Tooth movement frequently requires additional anchorage resources. Mini-screws have been used as a possible solution to this matter. The purpose of this study was to establish a method of mandibular molar uprighting, using mini-screw as anchorage, positioned on the mandibular external oblique line, behind and posterior to the tooth. Three pacients with ages between 40 and 48 years old (two females and one male) were selected. The three of them presented mesially tipped molars, positioned posterior to the edentulous areas, on both sides of the mandible. These patients received orthodontic treatment during a period of 6 and 12 months with the MD3 technique. Titanium mini-screws were positioned bilaterally, under local anesthesia. One incision with 1 cm was done in each side of the mandibular external oblique line, distally to the tipped molars. After that, the mini-screws were positioned and sutures were done, leaving the mini-screws heads exposed. After one week, orthodontic loads (between 150 and 200 grams/force) were applied to the mini-screws through elastics. A certain degree of inflammation around the mini-screws was noticed, but it was controlled by hygienic procedure. This surgery procedure was simple and could be done easily by the orthodontist. The dimensions and shapes of the mini-screws proved to be appropriate and their removal after the orthodontic movement were done without difficulty. The result was time reduction on the molars uprighting, without side effects on the others teeth. The use of mini-screws seems to be a good alternative for an effective orthodontic anchorage on the uprighting mandibular molars.

Keywords: Orthodontic anchorage. Implant. Mini-implant. Mini-screw.

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