The Influence of the Diameter of Orthodontic Mini-Implants on Primary Stability: Bending Tests-An In Vitro Study.

Catarina Sousa-SantosSofia Sousa-Santos Joana MendesCarlos CoelhoCarlos Manuel Aroso Primavera Sousa-Santos José Manuel Mendes

Published in: Materials (Basel, Switzerland) (2024)

There is an advantage to using 1.6 mm Mini-Implants over 2.0 mm ones, as a smaller diameter does not lead to fracture due to the forces used in orthodontic treatment. Having one or two inserts did not have a statistically significant effect.

Keyphrases

optic nerve
soft tissue