Download Patient Guide To Temporary Anchorage Devices (TADs)

Patient Guide To
Temporary Anchorage Devices (TADs)
Part Art. Part Science. All Orthodontics.
Infinitas Temporary Anchorage Device
(TAD) System
Congratulations! You and your orthodontist are benefiting from a
revolutionary new and research-based orthodontic treatment. Your
orthodontist has received specialist training in this technique in order
to make your brace treatment as efficient and effective as possible.
How Long Will The TAD Be In Place?
Your orthodontist will determine how long the mini implant will be
required, but in most cases you can expect to have it in place for a few
months, however, it can be left in longer as necessary for individual
patient requirements.
Should I Expect Any Problems?
What Is A TAD?
It’s a very small (diameter 1.5 - 2mm) specially engineered titanium
alloy screw which is placed into your gum and jaw bone thereby acting
as an anchor point and greatly assisting with the precise movement of
your teeth.
Research indicates that TADs do not damage your teeth or other mouth
tissues. The vast majority of mini implants remain stable during brace
treatment and cause little nuisance. However, on occasion they can
become loose prematurely. This is rarely painful, but may warrant mini
implant replacement. If you have any questions or concerns about TADs
speak to your orthodontist.
Will It Be Painful?
What Do I Need To Do?
Local anaesthesia is used to numb a small area of your gum, and the
mini implant is then gently inserted. You may experience an odd
pressure sensation as this occurs. Once the numbness wears off you
may feel some discomfort within the first 24 hours and approximately
50% of patients report taking simple painkillers (e.g. ibuprofen or
acetaminophen) to resolve this.
Will It Hurt When It Is Removed?
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During treatment, dip a small toothbrush in chlorhexidine mouthwash
and use it to gently clean around the top of the mini implant.
Avoid using an electric toothbrush on the mini implant itself.
Don’t fiddle with it!
TADs are simply removed when no longer needed, usually without the
need for any anaesthesia - it’s that easy!
The TAD site heals painlessly within several days after removal.
Rinse this area with a anti-bacterial mouthwash, e.g. chlorhexidine,
twice a day for the first five days.
What If The Implant Causes Irritation?
Place a small amount of orthodontic wax over the head of the TAD. If
the irritation persists contact your orthodontist.
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