Author Information
By Cheol-Ho Paik, DDS, PhD, FACD, Orthodontist, Private practice, Seoul, Korea; In-Kwon Park, DDS, MSD, PhD, Orthodontist, Private practice, Seoul, Korea; Youngjoo Woo, DDS, Orthodontist, Private practice, Seoul, Korea; and Tae-Woo Kim, DDS, MSD, PhD, Chairman and Professor, Department of Orthodontics, School of Dentistry, Seoul National University, Seoul, Korea

Reviews
"A clearly designed book that is generously illustrated – with over 800 colour photographs plus x-rays – is a useful addition to any dental library."
BDA News, April 2009. Vol 22 no 4

Key Features
Designed as an easy-to-read guide to the use of miniscrew implant anchorage in everyday practice
Profusely illustrated with high-quality colour photographs and line diagrams
Practical, step-by-step approach to the subject with numerous case examples
Prepared by leading authorities in the field
Ideal for the orthodontist wishing to adopt the technique for the first time

Table of Contents
1. INTRODUCTION
Case example
About this book

2. BRIEF REVIEW OF THE USE OF IMPLANTS IN ORTHODONTICS
Early research and development
Later developments
Miniscrews
Terminology

3. MINISCREW IMPLANTS: CONCEPTS AND CONTROVERSIES
Method of insertion: drill-free versus pre-drilling
Primary stability: osseointegration versus mechanical interlocking
Timing of loading: immediate versus delayed loading
Loading characteristics and implant stability
Secondary stability: bone remodeling around the miniscrew implant
Miniscrew implant design and insertion and removal torque

4. TERMINOLOGY, DESIGN FEATURES AND ARMAMENTARIUM
Terminology and design features
Armamentarium

5. ANATOMIC CONSIDERATIONS AND PLACEMENT/REMOVAL OF ORTHODONTIC MINISCREW IMPLANTS
Anatomic considerations
Miniscrew implant placement and removal
Post-placement instructions for the patient
Timing of initial force application

6. MINISCREW IMPLANT ANCHORAGE FOR ANTEROPOSTERIOR TOOTH MOVEMENT
Use of miniscrew implants for absolute anchorage when mesial movement of posterior teeth is not indicated
Miniscrew implant anchorage for retraction of the entire dentition
Miniscrew implant anchorage for molar distalization
Miniscrew implant anchorage for anterior movement of posterior teeth

7. MINISCREW IMPLANT ANCHORAGE FOR INTRUSION OF TEETH
Indications for intrusion
Intrusion using miniscrews
Design of the appliance
Optimum force levels
Occlusal and facial consequences of orthodontic intrusion
Miniscrew implant anchorage for intrusion of the entire dentition
Miniscrew implant anchorage for intrusion of posterior teeth
Miniscrew implant anchorage for intrusion of anterior teeth

8. MINISCREW IMPLANT ANCHORAGE FOR TRANSVERSE AND ASYMMETRIC TOOTH MOVEMENT
Transverse and asymmetric tooth movement

9. OTHER USES OF MINISCREW IMPLANTS
Using miniscrew implants for intermaxillary fixation
Local tooth movements

10. COMPLICATIONS AND THEIR MANAGEMENT
Complications during and following insertion
Complications during the loading period
Complications during removal