Temporary Anchorage Devices, also known as TADs, are tiny titanium pins (screws and or mini-implants) with a length of 7-12mm and a diameter ranging from 1.7mm-2.5mm and are used in combination with braces and other fixed appliances.

 

TADs allow certain corrections which historically could only be achieved by using other devices such as headgear, a facemask, or by means of Orthognathic Surgery.

 

TADs provide a fixed point also known as anchorage, from which to apply a force to move one or a more teeth.

 

They can be placed in many different sites within the mouth, their use as part of Comprehensive Orthodontic Treatment has generally proved to be safe and predictable.