Anatomy and Biomechanics Applied to Skeletal Anchorages in Orthodontics 12 keys to successful mini-implant placement

  • 1. Fundamental: aspects
    • 1.1 Basic anatomy Of periodontal structures
    • 1.2 Skeletal anchorage systems
    • 1.3 Bone density
    • 1.4 Structural pillars buttresses of the facial skeleton
    • 1.5 Topographic anatomy
    • 1.6 Classification of skeletal anchors according to their anatomical location
  • 2. Maxilla or upper jaw
    • 2.1 Nasomaxillary buttress
    • 2.2 Zygomatic arch and zygomatic process of the maxilla
    • 2.3 Zygomaticolveolar crest
  • 3. Hard palate: central area
    • 3.1 Hard palate: central area
    • 3.2 Nasopalatine canal and incisive foramen
  • 4. Mandible or lower jaw
    • 4.1 Mandible or lower jaw
    • 4.2 Noble anatomical structures adjacent to the mandibular shelf, the retromolar fossa and the retromolar triangle
  • 5. Interradicular or interdental anchorage systems
    • 5.1 Historical overview
    • 5.2 Definition
    • 5.3 Topographic anatomy for placement of interradicular anchors
    • 5.4 Factors to consider when selecting suitable anatomica zones for the placement of an interradicular mini-implant
  • 6. Insertion guidelines
    • 6.1 Definition
    • 6.2 Informed consent
    • 6.3 Factors to consider when selecting an anchorage placement site
    • 6.4 Genenral protocol for skeletal anchorage placement
    • 6.5 Anchorage placement tools
    • 6.6 Operator Position
    • 6.7 Dental Tray Setup
    • 6.8 Protocols for inserting skeletal anchorage devices
  • 7. Strategic biomechanics
  • Appendix 01 Innervation and irrigation of anatomical zones
  • Appendix 02 12keys for placing mini-implants successfully

    • Video index

  • 1. Master class (1 hour) The 12 keys to be successful in the placement of mini-implants in orthodontics
  • 2. Confirming goals of treatment plan and force-system design
  • 3. Anatomical zones available in the maxilla and adjacent base structures
  • 4. Available anatomical zones in the mandible and adjacent base structures
  • 5. Selecting mini Implant design based on anatomical and biomecharacal criteria
  • 6. What is the ideal position for the operator to place a mini-implant?
  • 7. Confirming soft tissue thickness and specific preparation of bone surfaces
  • 8. Controtting primary stability and controlling potential traumatic events for the patient
  • 9. Biotogica censiderations for loading mini Implants
  • 10. Applying biomechanins fo clinical cases
  • 11. Postoper ative inetructions Jo the patient in case of possible complications