IZC Microimplants – A Literature Review

The use of microimplants (temporary anchorage devices, TADs) inserted within the infrazygomatic crest has many advantages, such as reducing the risk of damaging the adjacent dental root and not interfering with the mesio-distal movement of the tooth.Aim.The aim of this study was to review the literature on the use of microimplants inserted into the infrazygomatic crest (IZC) in orthodontic treatment.Material and methods.The PubMed database was searched using appropriate keywords to return publications on the use of microimplants (including IZC