Mini-implants. Orthodontics of the future. Ellus S.

The book is devoted to the use of mini-implants in orthodontics as reference points of dental movement. The general section is devoted to issues of biomechanics of mini-implants, their choice and installation. Further, step-by-step protocols of correction of occlusion disorders using non-removable devices and elastic rods with support on mini-implants are described in detail. In particular, the issues of distaling and meshias of molars with monitoring the position of the incisors, the correction of asymmetry of the dentition, skeletal abnormalities by the type of open bite in patients with a hyperdigenetic type of facial skeleton are highlighted. The book provides correction protocols for both growing patients and adults with a detailed explanation of the biomechanical substantiation of treatment.

The book is intended for practicing orthodontists, students of dental faculties of medical universities.