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Biomechanics · Clinicians · 6 min

Anchorage as a Budget

Anchorage is finite, spendable and easy to overdraw before the movement that needed it.

Published 2025-12-08

Framing anchorage as a budget makes the planning question concrete: how much is available, what is it being spent on, and in what order.

Skeletal anchorage extends the budget substantially, but it also removes a natural constraint that used to force careful sequencing.

Key takeaways

  • Quantify anchorage demand before choosing mechanics
  • Spend anchorage in planned order
  • Skeletal anchorage widens options, not judgement

Medical disclaimer: this article is general professional or educational information and does not constitute individual clinical advice. See our medical disclaimer.

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