To evaluate whether orthodontic loading has an effect on miniplate stability and bone mineral density (BMD) around the screws supporting those miniplates.
Cornelis, M. A., Mahy, P., Devogelaer, J.-P., De Clerck, H. J., & Behets Wydemans, C. (2010). Does orthodontic loading influence bone mineral density around titanium miniplates? An experimental study in dogs. Orthodontics & Craniofacial Research : genes, growth and development, 13(1), 21-27. https://doi.org/10.1111/j.1601-6343.2009.01468.x (Original work published 2010)