Identification of ideal site of placing mini-implant in para-median palate: a cone beam computerized tomography study

Introduction: Mini-implants have become an important part of Orthodontics for the purpose of absolute anchorage.
Aim: To identify the ideal site of placement of mini-implant in para-median palate.
Materials and Methods: Cone beam computed tomographic scans of Twenty-Five patients (Age 10-19years) were collected for pre-orthodontic records. From the distal of the incisive foramen, three planes 4, 8, and 12mm and the distances 3, 6, and 9mm from the midline were selected. The bone depth and density were measured at each of the intersection of planes and distances using Galileos software.
Results: There was statistically significant difference in the bone depth and density at sites four mm distal to incisive foramen and nine mm lateral to the midline (P4-9) and eight mm distal to incisive foramen and nine mm lateral to the midline (P8-9).
Conclusion: The ideal site for placement of palatal implants in adults (above 16years) is, four mm distal to incisive foramen and nine mm lateral to the midline (P4-9) and eight mm distal to incisive foramen and nine mm lateral to the midline (P8-9) and for young adults (11-16years) is four mm distal to incisive foramen and nine mm lateral to the midline (P4-9).