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K.s. Micro-implant placement guide.

K Sharma1, A Sangwan2

  • 1Department of Orthodontics and Dentofacial Orthodontics, Rajasthan Dental College and Hospital, Jaipur, Rajasthan, India.

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|November 4, 2014
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Minimizing dental root injury during orthodontic mini-implant placement is crucial. A novel K.S. micro implant placement guide offers a simple, accurate, and reliable method for precise interradicular miniscrew insertion, reducing misplacement risks.

Area of Science:

  • Orthodontics
  • Dental Implantology
  • Biomaterials Engineering

Background:

  • Orthodontic mini-implants are essential for anchorage but pose a risk of dental root injury during placement, particularly in interradicular spaces.
  • Existing methods using brass wires or metallic markers for guiding placement lack consistent accuracy due to radiographic inconsistencies.
  • Minimizing invasiveness and maximizing precision are key challenges in orthodontic miniscrew insertion.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To introduce and evaluate a novel, simple-to-fabricate placement guide for orthodontic mini-implants.
  • To demonstrate the guide's ability to facilitate accurate and safe insertion of interradicular miniscrews.
  • To reduce the incidence of dental root injury and implant misplacement during orthodontic procedures.

Main Methods:

Keywords:
Mini-implantsOrthodonticmicroimplant guidemicroimplant jigmicroimplant positioningminiscrew

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  • A new K.S. micro implant placement guide was designed and fabricated using minimal equipment.
  • The guide's design allows for clear radiographic localization and direct insertion of the mini-screw.
  • The guide is designed to be compatible with existing orthodontic appliance systems without disturbance.

Main Results:

  • The K.S. micro implant placement guide is simple in design and easy to fabricate.
  • It requires minimal equipment, making it accessible for clinical use.
  • The guide ensures clear radiographic visualization and facilitates accurate mini-screw insertion, significantly reducing misplacement risk.

Conclusions:

  • The K.S. micro implant placement guide presents a significant advancement in the safe and accurate placement of orthodontic mini-implants.
  • Its ease of fabrication, minimal equipment requirement, and radiographic clarity contribute to reduced risk of dental root injury.
  • This novel guide enhances precision in interradicular miniscrew insertion, improving treatment outcomes and patient safety.