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Abalakov: Posterior mandibular anchorage technique for orthodontic treatment
S Chastanet1, A Louisy1, F Bonnin2
1François Rabelais University, Maxillofacial and Facial Plastic Surgery Department, Trousseau Hospital, CHU Tours, 37000 Tours, France.
Journal of Stomatology, Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery
|March 31, 2020
Summary
The Abalakov technique, a mountaineering method, is adapted for orthodontics to create a posterior mandibular anchorage. This simple, non-invasive V-shaped drilling method provides immediate, bone-independent anchorage.
Area of Science:
- Orthodontics
- Surgical Techniques
Background:
- The Abalakov technique is a mountaineering method for creating anchorage points.
- This technique involves drilling two intersecting holes to form a V-shape for threading a rope.
- Its application in orthodontics offers a novel posterior mandibular anchorage solution.
Purpose of the Study:
- To introduce and describe the adaptation of the Abalakov technique for orthodontic posterior mandibular anchorage.
Main Methods:
- The technique involves drilling two holes in the ramus of the mandible that intersect to form a V.
- A steel wire is threaded through the V-shaped holes to create an anchorage point.
- It can be performed under local anesthesia or during wisdom tooth extraction surgery.
Main Results:
- The adapted Abalakov technique provides a simple, inexpensive, and fast method for orthodontic anchorage.
- It offers an anchorage system with immediate loading capabilities.
- The anchorage is not dependent on the quality of the bone.
Conclusions:
- The Abalakov technique is a viable and effective method for establishing posterior mandibular orthodontic anchorage.
- This non-invasive approach offers significant advantages including immediate loading and bone independence.
