Abstract

Dentofacial asymmetry: non-surgical orthodontic treatment using Extra-Alveolar miniscrews associated with fixed appliance and aligners

by Almeida Marcio

Asymmetric malocclusions have been always a challenge to orthodontists, with different dental, skeletal or dentoskeletal factors being probable causes for the condition. It is key to distinguish between dental and skeletal asymmetry before determining a predictable force system for corrective treatment. The use of mini-implants, especially extra-alveolar miniscrews to address anchorage needs in modern orthodontic practice has become an important tool for orthodontists, especially when placement sites other than root areas are used, allowing more versatility of orthodontic movement. The objective of this lecture is to present biomechanical concepts in which extra-alveolar mini-implants are used associated with fixed appliances and clear aligners for the correction of dento-alveolar asymmetries allowing predictable outcomes to be achieved with minimal need for patient’s compliance and minor mechanic side effects in complex cases where conventional orthodontics might not result in good treatment results

Learning Objectives

After this lecture, you will be able to identify asymmetries in our office
After this lecture, you will be able to use predictable biomechanics in order to treat asymmetries
After this lecture, you will be able to use extra-alveolar mini-implants associated with fixed appliances and aligners for correction of dento-alveolar asymmetries