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Orthodontic anchorage is simply defined as the ability to limit the movement of some teeth while achieving the desired movement of other teeth. However, orthodontists have been striving for the most appropriate methods & appliances to achieve this goal. The present case is of a 30 yrs old male patient having bimaxillary Protrusion, Class I molar relationship and was treated using lingual force application rather than conventional buccal force application. Zero anchorage loss was achieved by lingual force without using any extra or mtra oral devices. The bromechames employed for hngual force application is described to achieve the desired anchorage control.

Several methods have been proposed to accurately transfer implant locations such as brass wire or a bent stainless steel wire has been inserted into the Interproximal space of the selected implant site to guide the pilot drill, but these do not completely avoid the risk of root contact. This article describes a design of surgical guide that permits accurate mini-screw placement in the septal bone area ensuring no root contact or damage.