Use of Orthodontic Mini-Implants in Conjunction with Elastics for Extrusion of Impacted Canines and Correction of Bimaxillary Protrusion

Hitesh R Sawant; Parag V Gangurde; Nityanand S Shetty; Sanpreet S Sachdev; Shashank S Gaikwad; Sheetal M Jadhav

doi:10.4103/jpbs.jpbs_581_24

Use of Orthodontic Mini-Implants in Conjunction with Elastics for Extrusion of Impacted Canines and Correction of Bimaxillary Protrusion

J Pharm Bioallied Sci. 2024 Jul;16(Suppl 3):S2864-S2867. doi: 10.4103/jpbs.jpbs_581_24. Epub 2024 Jul 1.

Authors

Hitesh R Sawant¹, Parag V Gangurde¹, Nityanand S Shetty¹, Sanpreet S Sachdev², Shashank S Gaikwad¹, Sheetal M Jadhav³

Affiliations

¹ Department of Orthodontics and Dentofacial Orthopedics, Bharati Vidyapeeth (Deemed to be University) Dental College and Hospital, Navi Mumbai, Maharashtra, India.
² Department of Oral Pathology and Microbiology, Bharati Vidyapeeth (Deemed to be University) Dental College and Hospital, Navi Mumbai, Maharashtra, India.
³ Department of Prosthodontics and Crown and Bridge, Bharati Vidyapeeth (Deemed to be University) Dental College and Hospital, Navi Mumbai, Maharashtra, India.

Abstract

Orthodontic extrusion of canines, although challenging, can yield excellent results without tooth extraction. Temporary anchorage devices (TADs), involving mini-implants in the alveolar bone, offer stable anchorage via biomechanics. This case report details orthodontic extrusion of bilaterally impacted maxillary canines using TAD mini-implants and elastics. The patient had bimaxillary protrusion, moderate crowding, deep bite, and vertical growth pattern, necessitating careful treatment planning. The combination of TAD mini-implants with Class-II elastics simplified biomechanics. The treatment achieved efficient results, maintained adjacent teeth positioning, and improved patient compliance.

Keywords: Biomechanics; orthodontic extrusion; traction.