Anchorage

Anchorage should be of prime consideration before the treatment plan is formulated. The skeletal and dental anchorage should be judiciously planned for a better finish and complete success in orthodontic therapy. Anchorage plays a prominent role in utilization of extraction spaces use of head gears retraction mechanics etc To conclude it is briefly considered that the so called modern concept of anchorage. It involves the use of existing anchorage prepared anchorage and reinforced anchorage. Proper diagnosis through recognition of anchorage availability must be made for better finishing of the case.