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Special Lectures

The skeletal anchors: Keys to solve the crux of orthodontic problems
Tae-Woo Kim
Seoul National University, Korea

Several skeletal anchorage systems were introduced to orthodontic field. If they are divided into two categories: Screw and plate types. They have influenced not only on the mechanics but also on the final results of our treatments. This lecture will introduce the problem cases which were treated by using the skeletal anchorage.
1. Two types of skeletal anchors: Screw and plate
2. Problem cases which innovative strategies are required
  • Open bite and TMD
  • Root resorption
  • Ankylosed tooth
  • Other challenging cases
3. Summary and conclusions