In recent years, mini implants have become established as a valuable aid that has significantly expanded the treatment spectrum in orthodontics. Mini implants are small titanium screws that are attached to the palate or lower jaw for a short period of time. With their help, very controlled tooth movements can be carried out, as they absorb the undesirable opposing forces that occur during tooth movement.

Orthodontic mini-implants are particularly useful for difficult movements of individual teeth and entire groups of teeth. In many cases, this technique is the only way to completely close existing tooth gaps with the patient's own teeth, thereby avoiding the need for dentures (bridges or implants). The less popular "external braces" can also be replaced by mini-implants in the palate area.

Overall, mini-implants can replace conventional techniques in adolescent and adult patients and even treat severe positional anomalies much better than is possible with conventional techniques. In some cases, extractions that would otherwise be unavoidable can even be avoided.