Larchmont, NV – Mini-screws that are affixed directly to the jaw bone, Temporary Anchorage Devices (TADs) are particularly useful for particular orthodontic and dental treatments. “TADs can be used in various procedures where they make treatment simpler and decrease treatment time,” explains Larchmont pediatric orthodontics practitioner Dr. David Alpan.
The devices are employed to fix a number of conditions. For example, if an orthodontist wants to draw in your front teeth, he or she could anchor the TAD screws on your back molars and use that leverage to bring in the front teeth. Molars are well-suited to the task since they are big, multi-rooted, and move very little.
Orthodontists also find the screws useful to move teeth for filling in a gap caused by an absent tooth, correcting an anterior open bite, or straightening tipped molars. “These devices often avoid the necessity of dental implants or jaw surgery,” observes Larchmont Invisalign specialist, Dr. Alpan. “So it’s a less invasive method.”