In contemporary orthodontics intrusion of posterior molars without the extrusion of anterior dentition is quite challenging but with the help of temporary anchorage devices like miniscrews it becomes relatively easier for an orthodontist to achieve the good treatment results. Orthodontic anchorage is one the important factor for orthodontic treatment to be successful and conventional orthodontic appliances like headgear and intra-oral elastics are usually used but now a days mini implants are being utilized as skeletal anchorage devices instead of convention orthodontic appliances. According to recent studies relatively higher number of patients are choosing miniscrews over extraction of teeth although very few had previous knowledge of mini-implants. According to many orthodontist, miniscrews were easier to place and enhanced the orthodontic treatment procedures and results. The prime purpose of using mini-implants as temporary anchorage because they provide support through osseointegration. Because of close contact between bone and implant junction osseointegration takes place. Beside many advantages there are also fewer disadvantages of using miniscrews as anchorage devices such as higher cost, scar formation, technique sensitive, and longer duration required for osseointegration. Miniscrews can be utilized for various orthodontic treatment procedures intrusion of dentition, retraction of anterior dentition, individual tooth extrusion or intrusion. It helps in intrusion of dentition without the extrusion anchorage teeth. In prosthetic procedures when intrusion or extrusion of teeth is required miniscrews can be used. There are also few complications reported after miniscrew placement like trauma to surrounding tissues, infection, peri-implantitis, inflammation, orthodontic loading affecting stationary anchorage resulting in its failure, soft tissue covering the miniscrew head area. The main aim of this review was to enlighten the types, advantages, disadvantages and acceptance of miniscrews in field of orthodontics.