PMID- 17370661 OWN - Quintessenz Verlags-GmbH CI - Copyright Quintessenz Verlags-GmbH OCI - Copyright Quintessenz Verlags-GmbH TA - Int J Periodontics Restorative Dent JT - International Journal of Periodontics & Restorative Dentistry IS - 1945-3388 (Electronic) IS - 0198-7569 (Print) IP - 1 VI - 27 PST - ppublish DP - 2007 PG - 43-49 LA - en TI - Palatal Implant Anchorage for Orthodontic Movement: Preliminary Results with Standard Branemark Implants FAU - Merli, Mauro AU - Merli M FAU - Merli, Monica AU - Merli M FAU - Merli, Aldo AU - Merli A FAU - Esposito, Marco AU - Esposito M CN - AB - The aim of this report was to illustrate the preliminary results using standard dental implants as palatal anchorage for orthodontic movement in children and adults. Three teenagers and one adult received six conventional Brånemark dental implants (6 to 7 mm long) in their palates. The planned therapeutic goals were achieved in every case; however, around two implants, mucosal hyperplasia developed. In one case the hyperplasia was noticed in conjunction with a loosened abutment. The use of conventional dental implants in palatal locations may provide good results, but the efficacy and potential advantages of this treatment must be evaluated in properly designed clinical trials. AID - 853239