Surgical Methods to Accelerate Tooth Movement

Authors

Miao-Jing Chen, Department of Orthodontics, Dental Clinics, Kaohsiung Medical University Hospital, Kaohsiung Taiwan
Shih-Chieh Chen, Department of Orthodontics, Dental Clinics, Kaohsiung Medical University Hospital, Kaohsiung Taiwan
Jung-Hsuan Cheng, Department of Orthodontics, Dental Clinics, Kaohsiung Medical University Hospital, Kaohsiung Taiwan; School of Dentistry and Graduate Program of Dental Science, College of Dental Medicine, Kaohsiung Medical University, Kaohsiung Taiwan
Yu-Chuan Tseng DDS, MDS, PhD, Department of Orthodontics, Dental Clinics, Kaohsiung Medical University Hospital, Kaohsiung Taiwan; School of Dentistry and Graduate Program of Dental Science, College of Dental Medicine, Kaohsiung Medical University, Kaohsiung TaiwanFollow

Abstract

Comprehensive orthodontic treatment usually takes 1–3 years to finish the details. The treatment duration depends on the complexity of treatment. Longer treatment times may increase the risk of root resorption, oral hygiene–related problems such as white spot lesion or dental caries, and periodontal destruction. Several methods, such as surgical-assisted procedures, drugs, and physical/mechanical stimulation methods, may accelerate tooth movement and shortened whole treatment time. This article reviews various surgical-assisted procedures and how the surgical method that can effectively shorten the treatment time. The advantages and disadvantages of various technique were also assessed.

Recommended Citation

Chen, Miao-Jing; Chen, Shih-Chieh; Cheng, Jung-Hsuan; and Tseng, Yu-Chuan DDS, MDS, PhD (2020) "Surgical Methods to Accelerate Tooth Movement," Taiwanese Journal of Orthodontics: Vol. 32: Iss. 2, Article 2.
https://doi.org/10.38209/2708-2636.1004
Available at: https://www.tjo.org.tw/tjo/vol32/iss2/2

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