American Academy of Implant Dentistry, Journal of Oral Implantology, 3(41), p. 332-336
DOI: 10.1563/aaid-joi-d-13-00152
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Abstract Overeruption of teeth is a common occurrence following the loss of antagonist teeth that may result in functional issues such as loss of bone support and insufficient space for rehabilitation. Orthodontic procedures and surgical intrusion are the two possibilities of reestablishing the interocclusal space and allow the use of prostheses. For situations in which orthodontic and surgical procedures are not possible, the posterior occlusion can be restored through reduction of the dental crown height of the surrounding or antagonist teeth. However, when tooth reduction is required, it may lead to endodontic therapy before restoration. The use of orthodontic mini-implants or zygomatic miniplates as temporary anchorage devices has been proposed as an alternative treatment to intrude the overerupted upper molars. This therapy is preferred, due to its less-invasive nature, short-term favorable results, and a few necessary occlusal adjustments. In the present paper, three clinical cases of temporary anchorage devices, an orthodontic technique for tooth movement in small segments of the dental arch by the use of mini-implant and/or mini-plates attached to the maxillary or mandibular bone, prior to prosthetic rehabilitation are presented. These cases elucidate the importance of a multidisciplinary approach in complex prosthetic rehabilitations.