Mini-Implants: The orthodontics of the future

Who, in the course of orthodontic treatment, has not been faced with the harsh reality of lost anchorage?

What orthodontist has not wished to have the ability to control orthodontic tooth movement in every type of situation in order to focus exclusively on the treatment aims?

Within this book are the keys to success!

More than any other innovation, mini-screw implants have made a major contribution in recent years to the ongoing development of orthodontic concepts.

For the first time, it is possible to overcome the limitations related to anchorage, avoid the need for patient cooperation, and offer new treatment options that were unthinkable just a few years ago.

Drawing on the early pioneering work of teams such as the one led by Kyung, and by increasing the number of indications, the authors very quickly came to define mini-screw-supported biomechanical protocols for every type of malocclusion.

Today, a deeper understanding of their impact on diagnosis, treatment strategies, and biomechanics is enabling these new treatment modalities to become even more effective. Clearly defined indications, codified protocols, and reproducible therapeutic efficacy and clinical results have now turned mini-screws into a full-fledged treatment system.

Contents
PART I

Chapter 1. Choosing the mini-implant
Chapter 2. Mini-implant placement techniques
Chapter 3. The biomechanics of mini‑implants

Part II
Chapter 4. Maxillary molar distalization
Chapter 5. Mandibular molar distalization
Chapter 6. Molar protraction
Chapter 7. Orthodontic management of arch asymmetries using miniimplants
Chapter 8. Molar vertical control in hyperdivergent patients and in skeletal open bites
Chapter 9. Mini-implant-assisted expansion
Chapter 10. Management of mini‑implant-supported multidisciplinary treatments

The evidence regarding mini-implant-driven orthodontics
Conclusion
Index

Dr. Skander Ellouze DDS, MS, PhD

Dr Ellouze received his dental degree in Monastir (Tunisia), before completing his orthodontics training at the University of Bordeaux (France), and his lingual orthodontics training at the University René-Descartes of Paris (DUOL). He is an active member of the European College of Orthodontics (CEO), the European Society of Lingual Orthodontics (ESLO), and the World Society of Lingual Orthodontics (WSLO). Dr Ellouze is an Associate Professor of the Department of Orthodontics at the University of Bordeaux, and lectures for the lingual orthodontic program at several universities in Europe. He is a recognized leader in the field of lingual orthodontics, passive self-ligation, and skeletal anchorage systems (TADs). In addition to his private practice, Dr Ellouze frequently lectures internationally, and has published several articles in the european orthodontic literature, focusing mainly on a new treatment approach combining TADs with the most advanced treatment systems.

Dr. François Darque, DDS, MS

Dr Darque is a Clinical Professor of the Department of Orthodontics at the University of Bordeaux (France) and at the Dental Clinic of the Hospital of Bordeaux. He received his dental degree from the University of Bordeaux and completed his orthodontic training at the same university and his lingual orthodontics training at the University René-Descartes of Paris (DUOL). He lectures in most european universities and has worked for many years developing mini-implant treatment modalities. Dr Darque is vice-president of the European College of Orthodontics (CEO). He runs a part-time private practice in Bordeaux.