Abstracto

Guiding Templates for Mini-Implants in Orthodontics: A Systematic Review.

K Niranjani

Anchorage plays a vital role in orthodontic treatment. Miniscrews are used to augment anchorage and are defined as temporary components fixed to the bone for improving the orthodontic anchorage; either by supporting the teeth of the reactive unit or obviating the need for the reactive unit. It is subsequently removed after treatment. It has gained wide use for absolute anchorage in orthodontics. Guiding templates have been used always, for placing mini-implants since 1980s. They help to assist the orientation of osteotomy preparation and thus aid in correct fixture placement. This article throws light on some of the widely used templates for mini-implant placement.