Article ID | Journal | Published Year | Pages | File Type |
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3116808 | American Journal of Orthodontics and Dentofacial Orthopedics | 2012 | 24 Pages |
Abstract
Currently, no evidence indicates that specific maximum insertion torque levels are associated with higher success rates for orthodontic mini-implants. Additional research on this topic is therefore necessary. The following guidelines for future studies are suggested: (1) systematically review the animal and laboratory literature, (2) perform maximum insertion torque tests on artificial bone, (3) test associations in animal studies before conducting clinical trials, (4) test associations between maximum insertion torque and the stability of orthodontic mini-implants with objective quantitative recordings rather than subjective qualitative measures, (5) measure maximum insertion torque with digital sensors rather than with mechanical devices, (6) assess the stability of orthodontic mini-implants at preestablished times, (7) consult our risk-of-bias analysis, and (8) analyze the adverse effects of interventions.
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Authors
Reint A. Meursinge Reynders, Laura Ronchi, Luisa Ladu, Faridi van Etten-Jamaludin, Shandra Bipat,