{"id":3132,"date":"2022-07-20T07:07:51","date_gmt":"2022-07-20T07:07:51","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.belmarorthodontics.com\/?p=2294"},"modified":"2022-10-18T01:02:41","modified_gmt":"2022-10-18T01:02:41","slug":"anchorage","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.belmarorthodontics.com\/glossary\/anchorage\/","title":{"rendered":"Anchorage Definition"},"content":{"rendered":"

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Anchorage makes it possible to fight against and even beat the force of a load. In orthodontics, there are different ways to anchor teeth, and each one has its own pros and cons. When treating malocclusions, or bad bites, orthodontists often use the concept of “anchorage.”<\/p>\n

Why Is Anchorage Important in Orthodontics?<\/h2>\n

Anchorage is used in orthodontic therapy, like braces, to control space and make sure that unwanted movement is minimized. When anchoring is taken away, treatment results get worse.<\/p>\n

What is an Anchorage Retainer?<\/h2>\n

Anchoring retainers or temporary anchorage devices (TAD) are used by orthodontists to help move teeth into the correct position.<\/p>\n

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