One of the many important advances in orthodontics has been the development of temporary anchorage devices called TADs or miniscrew anchors.
TAD characteristics
- Made of a biocompatible titanium alloy
- Inserted into specific places in the mouth
- Used as a fixed point from which teeth can move
- Minimize unwanted movement of other teeth
- Avoids the need to were a headgear
TADs now provide an fixed anchorage option of that is smaller, more discrete, more efficient and requires significantly less work for the patient.
Who does TAD benefit?
Temporary anchorage devices may not be recommended for everyone, and in fact, anchorage devices are not needed in all cases. They are mainly used when unwanted secondary teeth movement is an important issue or to achieve orthodontic movement in a mouth with missing teeth.
Contact us if you’d like to know more about TADs and how they can potentially facilitate your orthodontic treatment.