Summary
In orthodontics, miniplates are used as a Temporary Anchoring Device (TAD) for the purpose dental movements, allowing the use of orthopedic forces. In comparison with mini-screws, miniplates have the advantage of a very low rate of failure. Nonetheless, their removal requires the same surgical procedure as during installation, which is an obvious disadvantage. The aim of this study is to review the indications of miniplates in patients with open bite, class II and class III anomalies, and review how miniplates improved orthodontics treatments. Information was obtained by a search in PubMed with the keywords listed below. Miniplates are indicated for retraction in mass of the arcade, where it was seen that the force of 150 g applied on maxillary molars, is sufficient not only to push the molars back into a corrected class I, but also to initiate retraction of premolars, canines, and incisors. In open-bite patients, mini plates, are achieved as a safe method, that is quick and a less expensive alternative to orthognathic surgery. Further, in class II and III patients they are used without producing dentoalveolar effects replacing extraoral devices as facemasks, with intraoral devices and elastics. (BAMP).
KEY WORDS: orthodontic miniplate, orthodontic miniscrew, temporary anchoring device, bone anchor device, Bone Anchoring Maxillary Protraction (BAMP), skeletal anchorage.
How to cite this article
DURÁN, F.; HORMAZÁBAL, F.; TOLEDO, X.; CHANG, R. H.; GONZÁLEZ, N. & SCIARAFFIA, P. A general and updated description of miniplates and miniscrews. Dentoalveolar and skeletal effects. Int. J. Odontostomat., 14(1):136-146, 2020.
