Versatility of skeletal anchorage in orthodontics.

The purpose of this article is to update clinicians on the current concepts and versatile uses and clinical applications of skeletal anchorage in orthodontics. Topics discussed include clinical indications, implant types, surgical sites, biomechanics, treatment time, and treatment outcomes.

Use of miniscrews and miniplates in orthodontics.

Paradigms have started to shift in the orthodontic world since the introduction of mini-implants in the anchorage armamentarium. For example, miniscrews have allowed the management of wider discrepancies than those treatable by conventional biomechanics because force can be applied directly from the bone-borne anchor unit. Therefore, miniscrews not only free orthodontists from anchorage-demanding cases, but they also enable clinicians to have good control over tooth movement in 3 dimensions.