Accelerating the tooth movement: Merging periodontics with orthodontics

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Author Details : Archana Mandattil Kunnari*, Roshni Ramesh, S Santhosh Kumar, Suchitra Ambika, Shahana C Mohamed, Rasha Usman M

Volume : 8, Issue : 1, Year : 2023

Article Page : 3-7

https://doi.org/10.18231/j.ijpi.2023.002

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Abstract

One of the main disadvantages of orthodontic treatment procedures is the long duration of treatment. Other side effects include poor oral hygiene leading to dental caries, gingival recession etc. These related intricacies preclude patients from seeking orthodontic treatment. As facial and dental aesthetics has gained importance in recent years, more adult patients are currently showing interest in undergoing orthodontic treatment. These patients tend to desire a shorter treatment time, hence the duration of orthodontic treatment is becoming a matter of major concern. For overcoming this challenge most researchers are seeking different options. Orthodontic tooth movement may be accelerated by several periodontal procedures by enhancing the bone remodelling and turn over. There are several non-surgical and surgical procedures in this regard for hastening the tooth movement. This review aims to discuss the surgical procedures that may accelerate the orthodontic tooth movement.

Keywords: Corticotomy, Orthodontic tooth movement, Piezocision, Regional acceleratory phenomenon, Surgical, Wilckodontics

How to cite : Kunnari A M, Ramesh R, Kumar S S, Ambika S, Mohamed S C, Rasha Usman M, Accelerating the tooth movement: Merging periodontics with orthodontics. IP Int J Periodontol Implantol 2023;8(1):3-7

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