| Literature DB >> 15953897 |
Lien-Hui Huang1, Jeffrey Lynn Shotwell, Hom-Lay Wang.
Abstract
The purpose of this article is to review and update current concepts involving the use of dental implants for orthodontic anchorage. Topics to be discussed include indications, implant requirements (eg, materials, size, designs of dental implants), surgery and healing time, biomechanics and forces, loading time, implant maintenance, posttreatment considerations, and disadvantages.Mesh:
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Year: 2005 PMID: 15953897 DOI: 10.1016/j.ajodo.2004.02.019
Source DB: PubMed Journal: Am J Orthod Dentofacial Orthop ISSN: 0889-5406 Impact factor: 2.650