CTOR plates- Revolutionizing treatment of complex malocclusions

Abstract

Temporary Anchorage Devices have been the only means of providing absolute anchorage but have complications of causing soft and hard tissue damage and requires well-formed cortical bone. Also, they are unable to tolerate torsional forces and moments. For this reason, miniplates had come up with the advantage of providing more surface area but are difficult to place as they require flap surgery and also removal post treatment. CTOR plates have revolutionized the way of harnessing anchorage by ease of placement, removal and patient comfort. They are placed with the help of two implants and come in wide variety of shapes and modifications, increasing the magnitude of orthodontic treatment modality. They are placed at a distance from soft tissues and thus cause no irritation. Intrusion, extrusion, protraction and retraction of teeth are some of the orthodontic movements that can be achieved without any loss of anchorage from the CTOR plates. Thus, CTOR greatly expands the ability of Orthodontists to treat severe skeletal problems non-surgically. (Provide appropriate messages of about 35-50 words to be printed in centre box):