Insertion torque recordings for the diagnosis of contact between orthodontic mini-implants and dental roots : protocol for a systematic review

<p><strong>Background</strong> Hitting a dental root during the insertion of orthodontic mini-implants (OMIs) is a common adverse effect of this intervention. This condition can permanently damage these structures and can cause implant instability. Increased torque levels (index t...

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Main Authors: Reynders, R, Ladu, L, Ronchi, L, Di Girolamo, N, de Lange, J, Roberts, N
Format: Journal article
Language:English
Published: BioMed Central 2015