What are mini orthodontic implants?

Orthodontic mini implants are small, temporary implants that are used to additional anchorage to provide for moving teeth or molars. The mini implants then serve as anchorages for fixed devices such as brackets.

They are often used when traditional braces cannot provide sufficient strength or stability or when the usual anchorage is not possible due to loss of teeth or a lack of healthy teeth.

Instead of using the teeth themselves as anchorage points, these mini implants offer a stable anchorage in the jaw.

Treatment with mini implants

These small titanium screws are placed under local anaesthesia directly into the jawbone placed, through the gums. The procedure is so limited that it is performed by the orthodontist, not by a surgeon.

An important part of this type of treatment is the digital planning of implant placement, which carefully determines the optimal position of each implant before commencing the placement procedure.

This planning makes the placement of the mini implants safer and simplifies the clinical process considerably, making treatment more comfortable and predictable for the orthodontist and the patient.

Once the orthodontic treatment is complete, the mini implants are easily removed. Local anaesthesia is not even necessary to remove the orthodontic implants.

Benefits of orthodontic mini implants

The fact that mini implants provide a firmer anchorage for moving teeth has several advantages:

• More efficient treatment: Because the mini implants provide direct anchorage in various places in the mouth, tooth movements can be faster and more controlled. This can reduce the duration of treatment.

• No influence on other teeth: Mini implants can be used more precisely and specifically, without accidental movements of surrounding teeth.

• Avoiding jaw surgery: In some cases, mini implants can ensure that surgical procedures are avoided to get the teeth in the correct position.