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Area of Science:

  • Orthodontics and Dental Implantology

Background:

  • Tipped or impacted mandibular molars present complex orthodontic challenges.
  • Traditional uprighting methods can be time-consuming and may involve undesirable side effects.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To systematically review and present the efficacy of miniscrew implants (MIs) for mandibular molar uprighting.
  • To compare direct versus indirect force application methods using MIs.

Main Methods:

  • Systematic review of electronic and handsearched literature up to January 27, 2017.
  • Inclusion of 17 studies detailing 27 cases of mandibular molar uprighting using MIs.
  • Methodological quality assessment using a 22-item checklist.

Main Results:

  • Miniscrew implants (MIs) were utilized for uprighting mandibular molars in all planes of space.
  • Direct force application using MIs is simpler, reduces patient discomfort, and minimizes chair time.
  • The overall methodological quality of the included studies was rated as poor (mean score 13.2).

Conclusions:

  • Miniscrew implants (MIs) provide a reliable and advantageous treatment alternative for tipped or impacted mandibular molars.
  • Direct anchorage with MIs is simpler and more efficient but may be insufficient for lingually tipped or rotated molars.