Authors : Ansari A, Jain AK, Sharma H, Savana K
DOI : 10.18231/j.jco.2018.011
Volume : 2
Issue : 1
Year : 2018
Page No : 75-77
Recently, there is increase in number of adult patients seeking orthodontic treatment. Anchorage control is major issue in adult orthodontic patients. Introduction of mini implants in orthodontics for anchorage control has helped us to treat many complex malocclusions. However, the stability and placement depends on accurate position mini implant. This article highlights the fabrication of a stent which is simple in design, cost effective and provides an accurate placement of a mini-implant in sagittal and vertical planes.
Keywords: Orthodontic treatment, Anchorage, Mini-implants, Stent.