Evaluation of ten extra-alveolar temporary anchorage device insertion sites by cone beam volumetric computer tomography: a pilot study

In order to increase the success rate of temporary anchorage devices (TADs), it is important not to cause root injury or soft-tissue inflammation. The aim of the present study was to evaluate hard- and soft-tissue thicknesses of TAD insertion sites and the perforation ratio with different lengths of...

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Main Authors: Yi-Jyun Chen, Chia-Tze Kao, Tsui-Hsien Huang
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Elsevier 2010-03-01
Series:Journal of Dental Sciences
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Online Access:http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S1991790210600049