Temporary Anchorage Device: An Epitome of Anchorage in Orthodontic Treatment

JOURNAL TITLE: International Journal of Clinical Pediatric Dentistry

Author
1. Preeth Shetty
2. Mary Jacob
3. Amitha M Hegde
4. US Krishna Nayak
ISSN
0974-7052
DOI
10.5005/jp-journals-10005-1099
Volume
4
Issue
2
Publishing Year
2011
Pages
4
Author Affiliations
    1. Department of Pedodontics and Preventive Children Dentistry, AB Shetty Memorial Institute of Dental Sciences Mangalore, Karnataka, India
    1. Department of Pedodontics and Preventive Dentistry, A.B. Shetty Memorial Institute of Dental Sciences, Mangaluru Karnataka, India
    1. Department of Pedodontics and Preventive Children Dentistry, AB Shetty Memorial Institute of Dental Sciences Mangalore, Karnataka, India
  • Article keywords
    Anchorage, Miniscrew, Palatal implant, Temporary anchorage device

    Abstract

    One of the most important phases of oral health is the form and function of the oral mechanism. Recently, pediatric dentists are concerned with the obvious esthetic disabilities and the pathologic implications of the malposed teeth. Interceptive and functional orthodontic treatment is playing a major role in these discrepancies. Anchorage is an important consideration in orthodontics, particularly if force is applied entirely to the teeth. For many years, clinicians have searched for a form of anchorage that does not rely on patient cooperation. During the last few decades, a wealth of new information has accumulated to such an extent that the present authors thought it appropriate to let these advances make an impact by suggesting a revised definition and classification of anchorage. This paper also gives a brief insight on evolution of anchorage and its application in pediatric dentistry.

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