Tissue reaction surrounding miniscrews for orthodontic anchorage: An animal experiment

• Main Authors: Stephanie Shih-Hsuan Chen (Author), Hao-Hueng Chang (Author), Yuan-Hou Chen (Author), Yi-Ping Wang (Author), Yunn-Jy Chen (Author), Yi-Jane Chen (Author), Hsiang-Hua Eddie Lai (Author), Chung-Chen Jane Yao (Author)
• Format: Book
• Published: Elsevier, 2012-03-01T00:00:00Z.
• Subjects: article
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Background/purpose: Nowadays, mini-implant anchorage is incorporated for achieving a variety of orthodontic treatment goals. However, when a miniscrew is located in the interdental area, potential root contact may lead to miniscrew mobility or even failure. Therefore, miniscrew/root contact and poss...