Research Article

A Study of Success Rate of Miniscrew Implants as Temporary Anchorage Devices in Singapore

Table 1

Clinical variables examined.

CategoriesVariables

Patient-relatedAge<20/≥20 years old
GenderMale/Female
Skeletal malocclusion (sagittal)Class I/II/III
Skeletal malocclusion (vertical)High/average/low angle
Dental malocclusionClass I/II/III

Location-relatedSideRight/left/midline
JawMaxilla/mandible
Position(Anterior region/posterior region/retromolar/palate)

Miniscrew-relatedTypeAbsoAnchor/VectorTAS
Length6-7/8/10–12 mm
Diameter1.3/1.4/2.0 mm