Indirect Anchorage

Hypodontia patients frequently have inadequate alveolar bone volume in the areas where permanent teeth fail to erupt. Therefore, mini-implants are better inserted in more apical positions as shown in this case where the upper canines erupted in very distal positions. 9mm body length, 1.5 mm diameter mini-implants were inserted to assist with mesialisation of the molar teeth. Indirect anchorage was utilised by securing a 19x25 steel wire through the Infinitas head (with composite)  and a cross-slot placed on the main archwire.