Gurgel Júlio A, Tavarez Rudys R, Ursi Weber J, Neves Murilo G, Bramante Fausto S, Pinzan-Vercelino Célia R M
Professor, Department of Orthodontics, CEUMA University; and Professor, Department of Speech-Language Pathology, University of the State of São Paulo, Marília, São Paulo, Brazil.
Professor, Department of Prosthodontics, CEUMA University, São Luís, Maranhão, Brazil.
J Prosthet Dent. 2014 Oct;112(4):706-9. doi: 10.1016/j.prosdent.2014.02.018. Epub 2014 Apr 22.
This clinical report describes an adult patient referred for orthodontic treatment with mini-implants as anchorage to correct the root angulation of maxillary lateral incisors. The purpose of this report was to demonstrate the versatility of mini-implants placed in a vertical direction in esthetic areas. During orthodontic treatment, some aspects must be observed to preserve the interim restoration against the occlusal loads to avoid screw fracture. A fixed appliance was placed to correct the position of the maxillary anterior teeth and to complete the treatment. Acceptable esthetics and function were achieved.
