Mini‐screws are small enough to be inserted into narrow spaces that could not be used for endosseous implants, such as the alveolar bone between the roots of adjacent teeth. Mini‐screw placement into these sites can be challenging because of the risk of root damage. The present article describes, step by step, how to manufacture an adjustable surgical guide to facilitate the placement of orthodontic mini‐screws, thus reducing the risk of injury to roots and important anatomical structures.
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