Mini-implant stability at the initial healing period.

Conclusions: Mini-implant stability is subject to changes during the healing process. During weeks 3 and 4, a significant decrease of the stability was observed. After 4 weeks, the stability did not change significantly.
PMID: 23883287 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher]

Source: The Angle Orthodontist - July 24, 2013 Category: Dentistry Authors: Nienkemper M, Wilmes B, Pauls A, Drescher D Tags: Angle Orthod Source Type: research