Is placement painful?

Placement is typically done with local anesthesia and is generally well tolerated.

Stability can vary by site and loading pattern; replacement or repositioning is sometimes needed.

Do they replace braces?

No. They assist orthodontic treatment by improving anchorage control.

Orthognathic Surgery / Exposure of Impacted Teeth / Jaw Corrective Surgery

TADs are small temporary screws used as fixed anchorage points during orthodontic treatment.

They help create tooth movements that may be difficult with dental anchorage alone.

Placement and removal are typically straightforward office procedures.

After local anesthesia, the device is placed into selected bone sites based on orthodontic movement goals.

Orthodontic mechanics are then applied using the TAD as an anchorage unit.

Devices are removed once movement objectives are complete.

No. They are temporary and removed when orthodontic goals are achieved.

Speak with our surgeons to learn if tads is right for you.