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Review
. 2010 Jun;137(6):825-9.
doi: 10.1016/j.ajodo.2008.06.038.

Predrilling of the implant site: Is it necessary for orthodontic mini-implants?

Sebastian Baumgaertel  1
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Predrilling of the implant site: Is it necessary for orthodontic mini-implants?

Sebastian Baumgaertel. Am J Orthod Dentofacial Orthop. 2010 Jun.

Abstract

Mini-implants are becoming increasingly popular in orthodontic practice. However, there is still controversy about the need for implant-site preparation. This article reviews the current literature to answer the question: is predrilling is necessary for orthodontic mini-implants?

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