Dynamics of alveolar bone healing after the removal of orthodontic temporary anchorage devices.

Objective: The aim of this study was to investigate the dynamics of alveolar bone formation and healing pattern after the removal of orthodontic temporary anchorage devices (TADs).

Methods: Miniscrews (N = 32) were inserted into the buccal inter-radicular alveolar bone in beagle dogs. Afterward, miniscrews were removed at different time points during a 13-week period and six different in vivo fluorescent markers were injected at 1, 2, 6, 8, 10, and 12 weeks.