Temporary Anchorage Devices (TADS) or Mini-Implants

What are Temporary Anchorage Devices (TADS) or Mini-Implants? TADs are made of a bio-compatible pure Titanium alloy or mini-implants anchors that are inserted into different areas in the mouth to be used as a fixed point from which teeth can move.
 
May 29, 2010 - PRLog -- TADs are made of a bio-compatible pure Titanium alloy.  TADs are mini-implants anchors that are inserted into different areas in the mouth to be used as a fixed point from which teeth can move.  

Before TADs, Orthodontists used headgear, facemask, or a transpalatal arch as a fixed point to move other teeth against these fixed point (anchorage units).  Orthodontic anchorage with mini-implants has been frequently used because it prevents unwanted tooth movements and reduces the dependence on patient cooperation, increasing the predictability in attaining the treatments goals.  

Mini-implants have been used to correct various problems: open bites, deep bites, overbites, underbites and uprighting of severely tipped teeth.  Most mini-implants are placed at an angle in between roots of adjacent teeth.  

The procedure is more comfortable for the patient than getting a tooth removed.  The patient normally requires a topical anesthetic on the gum area of where the implant will be placed.  Some patients may require injection of a local anesthetic in addition to the topical one.  The procedure takes approximately 20 minutes from start to finish.  On an average the implant is given two weeks to heal before it can be used for orthodontic anchorage.  Depending on their use, the mini-screws are left in the mouth for 6 months or longer.  Removal of the mini-screws can be accomplished quite quickly and does not require anything more than topical anesthetic.

Find out if by using TADs you can eliminate the need for jaw surgery, extraction of teeth, or extraoral appliances, such as headgear or facemask. Contact us at http://www.sterlinginvisalign.info to learn about mini-implants!

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Shadi Saba D.D.S. has a state of the art Orthodontist office in the DC, Maryland and Virginia area. We offer the highest in customer service and the utmost quality and care. Services include ibraces, Invisalign, TMJ treatment, and traditional braces.
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