2025 John Valentine Mershon Award Lecture; Six Key Applications of Miniscrews

With over 23 years of experience in designing and refining miniscrew applications in orthodontics, this presentation introduces six innovative techniques for using miniscrews in four key sites: the infrazygomatic crest (IZC), buccal shelf, incisor region, and ramus. Miniscrews can be placed in one or multiple sites to address sagittal, vertical, and transverse discrepancies, as well as complex impactions. These key applications enhance precision, flexibility, and treatment efficiency, offering reliable solutions for a wide range of challenging orthodontic cases.