Volume 11 (2024) | Issue 5
Volume 11 (2024) | Issue 5
Volume 11 (2024) | Issue 5
Volume 11 (2024) | Issue 5
Volume 11 (2024) | Issue 4
Craniofacial morphology is determined by genetics, environmental factors and functional demands. Craniofacial system involves maxillary-mandibular region,and muscles surrounding it. Hard and soft tissues are affected by strain from masticatory forces. Cortical bone adapts to the strain it is subjected. Strain on muscles maintains the form and the mass of the bone. Higher strain induces production of bone while lower strain values lead to bone loss. It is observed that strain on muscles varies in individuals having different facial forms, bite force and malocclusion. Thus, one can relate between muscle function, cortical bone thickness and facial divergence. 1,2 Anchorage can be served by using sites other than teeth without unwanted side effects. With the advent of implants for replacing missing teeth, its use for orthodontic anchorage was also introduced.Temporary anchorage devices (TADS) are the Mini-implants commonly used in orthodontics with versatility, minimally invasiveness and cost effectiveness. Use of TADS as the means of absolute anchorage is one of the most important revolution in anchorage considerations over last few years.