Anchorage is indispensable for the loading during orthodontic treatments. Temporary anchorage devices (TADs) are widely used for such treatment. The stability of these devices is closely linked to treatment efficiency and quality and can be affected by several factors, such as the patient’s individual condition, the design of TADs, the preparation before implantation, implantation techniques, and the loading after implantation. These factors are reviewed in this study. TAD implanting failures can worsen patients’ suffering and increase the cost, prolong treatment time, and hinder the progress of orthodontic treatment. The success rate of implantation can be improved to a certain degree by controlling the adverse factors influencing TAD stability to achieve a precise and professional-grade orthodontic treatment.
