Abstract
OBJECTIVE: To evaluate the clinical effectiveness of micro-implant anchorage (MIA) in orthodontic therapy. METHODS: A total of 92 orthodontic patients were analyzed, with 45 assigned to a control group, treated using conventional techniques, and 47 in an observation group receiving MIA-assisted correction. Comparative analyses were performed on treatment efficacy, dental structural changes, periodontal inflammation biomarkers, safety, periodontal health indices, mental health status, and patient satisfaction. RESULTS: The observation group exhibited superior therapeutic outcomes compared to the control group, showing greater improvements in dental structure and higher patient satisfaction (all P<0.05). Post-treatment, MIA patients had significantly reduced inflammatory marker levels, fewer adverse events, improved periodontal health indices, and enhanced psychological well-being (all P<0.05). CONCLUSIONS: MIA proves to be more effective than conventional orthodontic methods, offering improved therapeutic outcomes, enhanced periodontal health, and greater patient satisfaction.