{"product_id":"the-orthodontic-mini-implant-clinical-handbook-isbn-9781119509752","title":"The Orthodontic Mini-implant Clinical Handbook","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eOffers the very latest on the theory and practice of integrating mini-implant techniques into clinical practice\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThis all-new second edition of \u003ci\u003eThe Orthodontic Mini-implant Clinical Handbook\u003c\/i\u003e provides a thoroughly revised and expanded update to the theoretical and practical aspects of using mini-implants in orthodontic practice. Taking a practical step-by-step approach with hundreds of clinical images, it presents updated clinical techniques and new clinical cases, covering all topics of importance for utilising mini-implants. It also includes a new chapter on mini-implant anchored maxillary expansion appliances.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIt begins with a chapter that looks at mini-implant principles and potential complications, before moving onto clinical and design factors for maximising mini-implant success. Other chapters cover incisor retraction; molar distalisation and protraction; intrusion and anterior openbite treatments; bone anchored rapid maxillary expansion; orthognathic surgical uses; and ectopic teeth.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eProvides a comprehensive guide to both theoretical and practical advice for the use of mini-implants in orthodontic practice\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eCovers updated clinical techniques and new clinical cases\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003ePresents a new chapter on mini-implant anchored maxillary expansion appliances\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eTakes a highly illustrated step-by-step approach ideal for clinical practice\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eThe Orthodontic Mini-Implant Clinical Handbook\u003c\/i\u003e is an essential resource to orthodontists, maxillofacial surgeons, practicing dentists, and anyone with an interest in mini-implant skeletal anchorage.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePreface to Second Edition xi\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e1 Orthodontic Mini-implant Principles and Potential Complications \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e1\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e1.1 The Origins of Orthodontic Bone Anchorage 1\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e1.2 The Evolution of Mini-implant Biomechanics 1\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e1.3 3D Anchorage Indications 1\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e1.4 Using the Right Terminology 2\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e1.5 Principal Design Features 2\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e1.6 Clinical Indications for Mini-implants 2\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e1.6.1 Routine Cases 2\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e1.6.2 Complex Cases 3\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e1.6.3 Direct and Indirect Anchorage 3\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e1.7 Benefits and Potential Mini-implant Complications 3\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e1.8 Mini-implant Success and Failure 4\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e1.9 Medical Contraindications 5\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e1.10 Root\/Periodontal Damage 5\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e1.11 Perforation of Nasal and Maxillary Sinus Floors 6\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e1.12 Damage to Neurovascular Tissues 6\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e1.13 Mini-implant Fracture 7\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e1.14 Pain 7\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e1.15 Soft Tissue Problems 8\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e1.16 Mini-implant Migration 8\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e1.17 Biomechanical Side-effects 10\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e1.18 Factors Affecting Mini-implant Success 11\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eReferences 11\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e2 Maximising Mini-implant Success: Patient (Anatomical) Factors \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e15\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e2.1 Cortical Bone Thickness and Density 15\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e2.2 Interproximal Space 16\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e2.3 Soft Tissue and Oral Hygiene 17\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e2.4 Maxillomandibular Planes Angle 17\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e2.5 Age 18\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e2.6 Cigarette Smoking 18\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e2.7 Body Mass Index 18\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eReferences 19\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e3 Maximising Mini-implant Success: Design Factors \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e21\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e3.1 Mini-implant Design Factors 21\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e3.2 The Infinitas™ Mini-implant System 22\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e3.2.1 Infinitas Mini-implant Design Features 22\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e3.2.2 Infinitas Guidance System 24\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e3.3 Digital Stent Fabrication Processes 27\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eReferences 29\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e4 Maximising Mini-implant Success: Clinical Factors \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e31\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e4.1 Clinical Technique Factors 31\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e4.1.1 Insertion Technique 31\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e4.1.2 Root Proximity 31\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e4.1.3 Force Application 33\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e4.2 Introducing Mini-implants to your Clinical Practice 33\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e4.3 Patient Consent 33\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e4.4 Key Points to Consider for Valid Consent 35\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e4.4.1 Rationale for Mini-implant Anchorage 35\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e4.4.2 Patient Discomfort 35\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e4.4.3 Mini-implant Instability 35\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e4.4.4 Periodontal\/Root Contact 35\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e4.4.5 Mini-implant Fracture 35\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e4.4.6 Mini-implant Displacement 35\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e4.4.7 Written Information 35\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e4.5 Staff Training 35\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e4.6 Patient Selection 35\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eReferences 37\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e5 Mini-implant Planning \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e41\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e5.1 Mini-implant Planning 41\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e5.1.1 Treatment Goals and Anchorage Requirements 41\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e5.2 Mini-implant Location 41\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e5.3 Hard Tissue Anatomy and Radiographic Imaging 41\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e5.4 Soft Tissue Anatomy 45\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e5.5 Vertical Location and Inclination 46\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e5.6 Insertion Timing 46\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e5.7 Guidance Stent 49\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e5.8 Mini-Implant Dimensions 49\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eReferences 51\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e6 Mini-implant Insertion \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e53\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e6.1 Mini-implant Kit Sterilisation 53\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e6.2 Superficial Anaesthesia 53\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e6.3 Antibacterial Mouthwash 54\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e6.4 Stent Application (Optional) 54\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e6.5 Soft Tissue Removal 54\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e6.6 Cortical Perforation 55\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e6.7 Mini-implant Insertion 55\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e6.8 Mini-implant Fracture 58\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e6.9 Postoperative Instructions 58\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e6.10 Force Application 59\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e6.11 Biomechanics 59\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e6.12 Explantation 59\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e6.13 Summary of Mini-implant Insertion Steps 60\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e6.14 Maximising Mini-implant Success: Ten Clinical Tips 60\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eReferences 60\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e7 Retraction of Anterior Teeth \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e63\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e7.1 Clinical Objective 66\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e7.2 Treatment Options 66\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e7.3 Key Treatment Planning Considerations 66\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e7.4 Biomechanical Principles 67\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e7.5 Midtreatment Problems and Solutions 67\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e7.6 Clinical Steps for a Posterior Mini-implant 67\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e7.6.1 Preinsertion 67\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e7.6.2 Mini-implant Selection 68\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e7.6.3 Insertion 68\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e7.6.4 Postinsertion 69\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e7.7 Biomechanical Options for Anterior Teeth Retraction 69\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e7.8 Case Examples 70\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eReferences 99\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e8 Molar Distalisation \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e101\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e8.1 Alternatives to Mini-Implant Distalisation 101\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e8.1.1 Class II Growth Modification Treatment, Involving Mini-implant Anchorage (Figure 8.1) 102\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e8.1.2 Mandibular Distalisation Using Miniplate Anchorage (Figure 8.3) 105\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e8.2 Clinical Objectives of Molar Distalisation 105\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e8.3 Treatment Options 105\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e8.4 Key Treatment Planning Considerations 110\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e8.5 Biomechanical Principles 110\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e8.6 Midtreatment Problems and Solutions 110\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e8.7 Mandibular Arch Distalisation 110\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e8.7.1 Clinical Steps for Mandibular Distalisation 110\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e8.7.2 Case Examples 113\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e8.8 Maxillary Arch Distalisation 116\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e8.8.1 Clinical Steps for Palatal Alveolar Distalisation 116\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e8.8.2 Case Examples 117\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e8.9 Midpalatal Distaliser Options 121\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e8.9.1 Pushcoil Distaliser 127\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e8.9.2 Traction Distaliser 127\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e8.9.3 Clinical Steps for a Midpalatal Distaliser 127\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e8.9.4 Case Examples 129\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eReferences 135\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e9 Molar Protraction \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e137\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e9.1 Clinical Objective 141\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e9.2 Treatment Options 141\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e9.3 Key Treatment Planning Considerations 141\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e9.4 Biomechanical Principles 141\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e9.5 Midtreatment Problems and Solutions 142\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e9.6 Clinical Steps for Molar Protraction Using Alveolar Site Anchorage 142\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e9.6.1 Preinsertion 142\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e9.6.2 Mini-implant Selection 144\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e9.6.3 Insertion 145\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e9.6.4 Postinsertion 145\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e9.7 Case Examples 145\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e9.8 Clinical Steps for Midpalate (Indirect) Anchorage (Figure 9.3) 161\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e9.8.1 Preinsertion 161\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e9.8.2 Mini-implant Selection 161\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e9.8.3 Insertion 161\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e9.8.4 Postinsertion 161\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e9.9 Direct Palatal Anchorage Example (Figure 9.15) 162\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eReferences 166\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e10 Intrusion and Anterior Openbite Treatments \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e167\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e10.1 Single-Tooth and Anterior Segment Intrusion Treatments 169\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e10.1.1 Clinical Objectives 169\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e10.1.2 Treatment Options 169\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e10.1.3 Relevant Clinical Details 169\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e10.1.4 Biomechanical Principles 169\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e10.1.5 Clinical Tips and Technicalities 169\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e10.1.6 Clinical Steps 170\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e10.1.7 Case Examples 170\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e10.2 Anterior Openbite Treatment 172\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e10.2.1 Clinical Objectives 174\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e10.2.2 Treatment Options 174\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e10.2.3 Relevant Clinical Details 174\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e10.2.4 Biomechanical Principles 174\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e10.2.5 Clinical Tips and Technicalities 176\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e10.2.6 Simultaneous Mandibular Molar Intrusion 182\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e10.2.7 Clinical Steps for Maxillary Molar Intrusion 182\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e10.2.8 Case Examples 185\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eReferences 206\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e11 Transverse and Asymmetry Corrections \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e209\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e11.1 Asymmetry Problems 209\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e11.2 Dental Centreline Correction 209\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e11.2.1 Clinical Objective 209\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e11.2.2 Treatment Options 209\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e11.2.3 Relevant Clinical Details 210\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e11.2.4 Biomechanical Principles 210\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e11.2.5 Clinical Tips and Technicalities 210\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e11.2.6 Midtreatment Problems and Solutions 210\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e11.2.7 Clinical Steps for Centreline Correction 210\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e11.2.8 Case Examples 211\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e11.3 Unilateral Intrusion (Vertical Asymmetry Correction) 227\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e11.3.1 Clinical Objective 227\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e11.3.2 Treatment Options 227\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e11.3.3 Relevant Clinical Details 227\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e11.3.4 Biomechanical Principles 228\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e11.3.5 Clinical Tips and Technicalities 228\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e11.3.6 Midtreatment Problems and Solutions 228\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e11.3.7 Clinical Steps for Unilateral Intrusion 232\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e11.3.8 Case Example (Figure 11.7) 234\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e12 Ectopic Teeth Anchorage \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e239\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e12.1 Clinical Objectives 239\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e12.2 Treatment Options 239\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e12.3 Relevant Clinical Details 239\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e12.4 Biomechanical Principles 240\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e12.5 Clinical Tips and Technicalities 241\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e12.6 Midtreatment Problems and Solutions 241\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e12.7 Clinical Steps for Ectopic Tooth Alignment 241\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e12.7.1 Preinsertion 241\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e12.7.2 Mini-implant Selection 241\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e12.7.3 Insertion 242\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e12.7.4 Postinsertion 242\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e12.7.5 Case Examples 242\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e13 Bone-anchored Maxillary Expansion \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e259\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e13.1 Conventional Rapid Maxillary Expansion 259\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e13.2 Expansion Forces and Speed 260\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e13.3 Potential Advantages of Mini-implant Anchored RME 263\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e13.3.1 Greater Basal Skeletal Expansion 263\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e13.3.2 Basal Expansion in Older Aged Patients (Postpuberty) 263\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e13.3.3 Greater Posterior Palatal Expansion 263\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e13.3.4 Increased Nasal Airflow 263\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e13.3.5 Fewer Dental and Periodontal Side-effects 263\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e13.4 Clinical Objective 264\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e13.5 Treatment Options 264\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e13.6 Relevant Clinical Details 264\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e13.7 Design Options for Mini-implant Expanders 264\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e13.8 Hybrid RME 264\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e13.8.1 Mini-implant Assisted Rapid Palatal Expansion (MARPE) 264\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e13.8.2 Hybrid Hyrax RME Appliance 266\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e13.8.3 Biomechanical Principles for Hybrid RME Appliances 271\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e13.8.4 Clinical Steps for Hybrid RME 271\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e13.9 Non-tooth Borne Mini-Implant Only RME 271\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e13.9.1 Case Examples 271\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e13.10 Biomechanical Principles 278\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e13.10.1 Clinical Steps for OMI-borne RME 278\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e13.11 Haas-type (Mucosa) and Mini-implant RME 278\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e13.11.1 Clinical Steps for Mucosa-OMI Borne RME 279\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e13.11.2 Case Example 279\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e13.12 Summary of RME Design Selection 279\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eReferences 283\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e14 Orthognathic Surgical Uses \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e285\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e14.1 Clinical Objectives 285\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e14.2 Treatment Options 302\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e14.3 Relevant Clinical Details 302\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e14.4 Biomechanical Principles 322\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e14.5 Clinical Tips and Technicalities 323\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e14.6 Clinical Steps 324\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e14.6.1 Preinsertion 324\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e14.6.2 Mini-implant Selection 324\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e14.6.3 Insertion 324\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e14.6.4 Postinsertion 325\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e14.7 Case Examples 325\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eReferences 328\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIndex 329\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/b\u003e  \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eRichard Cousley\u003c\/b\u003e is a Consultant Orthodontist based at the Priestgate Clinic in Peterborough and also an Honorary Consultant Orthodontist, Peterborough City Hospital, the North West Anglia NHS Foundation Trust, Peterborough, UK.   \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eOffers the very latest on the theory and practice of integrating mini-implant techniques into clinical practice\u003c\/b\u003e  \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis all-new second edition of \u003ci\u003eThe Orthodontic Mini-implant Clinical Handbook\u003c\/i\u003e provides a thoroughly revised and expanded update to the theoretical and practical aspects of using mini-implants in orthodontic practice. Taking a practical step-by-step approach with hundreds of clinical images, it presents updated clinical techniques and new clinical cases, covering all topics of importance for utilising mini-implants. It also includes a new chapter on mini-implant anchored maxillary expansion appliances. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIt begins with a chapter that looks at mini-implant principles and potential complications, before moving onto clinical and design factors for maximising mini-implant success. 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