{"id":33181,"date":"2022-07-20T13:16:01","date_gmt":"2022-07-20T13:16:01","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.hardydentalgroup.com\/?p=33181"},"modified":"2022-09-12T12:07:27","modified_gmt":"2022-09-12T12:07:27","slug":"anchorage","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.hardydentalgroup.com\/glossary\/anchorage","title":{"rendered":"Anchorage Definition"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>With the right anchorage, you can withstand and even overcome the force of an externally imposed load. There are various techniques to anchor teeth in orthodontics, and each strategy has its own pros and downsides. Orthodontists commonly apply the principle of anchorage when treating malocclusions.<\/p>\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_50 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\" role=\"button\"><label for=\"item-662c49d37a1b6\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><span style=\"display: flex;align-items: center;width: 35px;height: 30px;justify-content: center;direction:ltr;\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/label><input  type=\"checkbox\" id=\"item-662c49d37a1b6\"><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 eztoc-visibility-hide-by-default' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/www.hardydentalgroup.com\/glossary\/anchorage\/#What-is-the-Importance-of-Anchorage-in-Orthodontics\" title=\"What is the Importance of Anchorage in Orthodontics?\">What is the Importance of Anchorage in Orthodontics?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/www.hardydentalgroup.com\/glossary\/anchorage\/#What-is-an-Anchorage-Retainer\" title=\"What is an Anchorage Retainer?\">What is an Anchorage Retainer?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What-is-the-Importance-of-Anchorage-in-Orthodontics\"><\/span>What is the Importance of Anchorage in Orthodontics?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Anchorage assists in orthodontic treatment, such as braces, in optimizing undesired movement and minimizing unwanted movement, as well as limiting the amount of available space. With the absence of anchoring, treatment results decline.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What-is-an-Anchorage-Retainer\"><\/span>What is an Anchorage Retainer?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Orthodontists often use temporary anchorage devices (TADs) such as anchoring retainers to aid with tooth movement.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h3>Related Terms:<\/h3>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>With the right anchorage, you can withstand and even overcome the force of an externally imposed load. There are various techniques to anchor teeth in orthodontics, and each strategy has its own pros and downsides. Orthodontists commonly apply the principle of anchorage when treating malocclusions. What is the Importance of Anchorage in Orthodontics? 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