Challenges in the Digital Workflow of Guided Palatal Orthodontic Miniscrews

The application of digital technologies to the field of guided insertion of miniscrews opened a window of new perspectives and applications. Even non-experienced orthodontists can implement the use of skeletal anchorage thanks to these guided user-friendly techniques, while experienced clinicians can achieve a higher level of customization of designs and materials, having a more central role in their treatment plan.

This course will provide a complete overview of the most recent technologies applied to the field of guided palatal anchorage, to allow attendees at every level of experience to confidently approach this topic. Recent evidence will be reviewed, and the main critical points of the digital protocol will be discussed and analyzed. An in-depth overview and analysis of the 1-visit protocol will be provided, with interesting points of reflection for the optimization of this technique and with tips for clinicians approaching the protocol for the first time. In the last part of this course, future research perspectives will be suggested.