Insertional torque and axial pull-out strength of mini-implants in mandibles of dogs.

Abstract

The objectives of this study were to evaluate insertional torque of mini-implants (MI) for orthodontic anchorage, to compare their axial pull-out strength at 0 (T0), 15 (T15), and 60 (T60) days after placement, to determine initial and peri-implant cortical bone thickness, and to analyze the correlations among these variables.