The use of the temporary anchorage devices (TADs) or mini-implants as means of absolute anchorage in orthodontics, is probably the most important revolution of the last years, prompting research to design devices always most versatile, effective and easy to use. Over the last years, the Anchorage control with mini-implants has acquired more and more important in the clinical management of orthodontic patients. Different systems of mini-implants have been developed in order to obtain a skeletal anchorage and avoid the use of the most common intra and extraoral orthodontic appliances, usually...

Dental brackets (also known as braces, orthodontic cases, or cases) are devices used in orthodontics that align and straighten teeth and help position them with regard to a person's bite, while also aiming to improve dental health. They are often used to correct under-bites, as well as malocclusion's, overbites, open bites, deep bites, cross bites, crooked teeth, and various other flaws of the teeth and jaw. Braces can be either cosmetic or structural. Dental braces are often used in conjunction with other orthodontic appliances to help widen the palate or jaws and to otherwise assist in...