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Mini-implant Usage in Orthodontic Practice
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Original Article
VOLUME: 28 ISSUE: 1
P: 1-6
March 2015

Mini-implant Usage in Orthodontic Practice

Turk J Orthod 2015;28(1):1-6
DOI: 10.13076/TJO-D-15-00010
Yasemin Bahar Acar 1
Civan Aved Hergel 2
Mustafa Ates 3
Nazan Küçükkeleş 4
1. Doctor, Marmara University, Faculty of Dentistry, Department of Orthodontics, I˙stanbul, Turkey.
2. Resident, Marmara University, Faculty of Dentistry, Department of Orthodontics, I˙stanbul, Turkey.
3. Assistant Professor, Marmara University, Faculty of Dentistry, Department of Orthodontics, I˙stanbul, Turkey.
4. Professor, Marmara University, Faculty of Dentistry, Department of Orthodontics, I˙stanbul, Turkey.
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ABSTRACT

Objective:

The present study was designed to investigate the general anchorage protocols and especially the tendencies during mini-implant usage among Turkish orthodontists. The main aim of the survey is to reveal if mini-implants are being used more than once and in different patients.

Materials and Method:

This is a cross-sectional study conducted with orthodontists who are members of the Turkish Orthodontic Society. The orthodontists were asked to click on a link to complete an automated questionnaire of 27 multiple-choice questions.

Results:

t was found that mini-implants are used by a great majority of the participants and in various cases. General tendencies during mini-implant usage show compatibility with the literature.

Conclusion:

This survey displays the preferences of Turkish orthodontists regarding mini-implant usage in their clinical practice. Moreover, it is especially important for documenting the fact that mini-implants are being used more than once and also in different patients.

Keywords:
Mini-implant reusage, Miniscrew, Orthodontic mini-implants, Survey