DOI: 10.36347/sjds.2021.v08i07.009

Pages: 234-238

Anchorage is one of the important aspects of orthodontic treatment TAD have gained profound applications in contemporary orthodontic protocol. To treat almost every genre of malocclusion be it arising from dentoalveolar component, skeletal component or combination of both Various skeletal anchorage devices were introduced in the 20th century which includes prosthetic implants, palatal implants and implants, mini-plates and screws. This article reviews their classification, indications, contraindications, safety zones for TADs, their advantages, complications.