Metal Mouth Message Board

Lisa, Indeed, the implants are used to solve an overjet-related problem. I have a bite problem (class II?) where my lower jaw is too small (or upper jaw too big). My upper front teeth "managed" to compensate this by pointing inwards (-6 degrees). My orthodontist wants to make them tilt out...

Thanks KK! Lisa's story helps a lot! I am going through almost the exact same thing. Lisa, thanks for the nice reply and all the info! Both my ortho and oral surgeon said that these screws are new to them, so they don't know much. I'll go ahead to get the implant replaced and follow all your advice ...

Does anyone here have the experience of a failed mini-implant? I had two of these mini-screws put in by my oral surgeon two months ago. All went well, but recently when my ortho put a wire around one, it became loose. I don't know whether he broke it or my body decided to reject it after two moths. ...