DENTAL ISSUES FOLLOWING THE PLACEMENT OF ORTHODONTIC MINI-SCREWS

In contemporary orthodontic clinical practice, orthodontic mini-screws (OM) are often utilized due to their superior safety profile and ability to enhance skeletal anchoring. Periodontal ligament damage or tooth root perforation might occur during OM implantation. In rare cases, OM injury can result in long-term harm, such as ankylosis, osteosclerosis, and tooth loss. The objective of this study was to investigate any dangers and dental issues related to the usage of OMs. Ninety-nine papers were found after an unlimited research proposal of the PubMed, Cochrane, Web of Science, and Scopus databases using the keywords "orthodontic mini-screw" and "dental damage." Thirteen articles were chosen following qualifying and screening processes, such as those found through citation searches. According to four investigations, unintentional injuries brought on by OM. Most of the adverse effects were contained within the root level, and after the OM was promptly removed, the pain subsided, and restorative cement formed on its own. Endodontic therapy and/or surgery may be necessary in certain situations due to irreparable nerve damage and severe lesions to the dentin-pulp complex.