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J Dentofacial Anom Orthod
Volume 18, Number 1, 2015
Varia-young authors
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| Article Number | 103 | |
| Number of page(s) | 13 | |
| DOI | https://doi.org/10.1051/odfen/2014035 | |
| Published online | 16 October 2015 | |
Biomechanics of mini-screws and adult treatment: two case reports
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Dental surgeon
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CECSMO 4 – Paris VII University – Groupe Hospitalier Pitié-Salpêtrière, Paris, France
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DSO, MSc Orthodontics, Former professor of dentofacial orthopedics, Paris V University, Paris, France
Address for correspondence: Philippe Tuil 14-16, rue Samarcq 92100 Boulogne-Billancourt France philippetuil@gmail.com
Adult treatment is often hindered by the psychological, periodontal, articular and/or muscular context. Denture is often incomplete, and malocclusion is more varied.
Analysis of orthodontic mechanics is thus essential to reduce unwanted displacements and achieve treatment objectives. Mini-screws are often very useful here, ensuring rigid anchorage and enhancing treatment efficacy.
Benefit is discussed, based on two case reports: one using a slide mechanism and the other a frictionless mechanism.
Key words: Biomechanics / mini-screw / adult treatment / friction
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