By using anchorage, it is possible to withstand and even overcome the force of an applied load. In orthodontics, there are various techniques for anchoring teeth, and each method has benefits and drawbacks of its own. Orthodontists often use the concept of anchorage to treat malocclusions.
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What is the Importance of Anchorage in Orthodontics?
Similar to braces, anchoring is a tool used in orthodontic treatment to maximize the desired movement, minimize undesired movement, and manage space. Treatment results decline when anchoring is lost.
What is an Anchorage Retainer?
Orthodontics uses anchoring retainers or temporary anchorage devices (TAD) to help shift teeth into the right position.
