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Piezocision™: Accelerating Orthodontic Tooth Movement While Correcting Hard and Soft Tissue Deficiencies
Frontiers of Oral Biology
|November 25, 2015
Summary
Piezocision-assisted orthodontics uses a minimally invasive surgical technique to accelerate tooth movement and correct gum defects. This innovative procedure involves creating small openings to facilitate faster orthodontic results.
Area of Science:
- Orthodontics
- Periodontology
- Minimally Invasive Surgery
Background:
- Orthodontic treatment often requires significant time.
- Mucogingival defects can complicate orthodontic outcomes.
- Minimally invasive techniques are gaining traction in dentistry.
Purpose of the Study:
- To introduce and describe Piezocision-assisted orthodontics.
- To highlight its potential for accelerated tooth movement.
- To explain its application in correcting mucogingival defects.
Main Methods:
- Utilizes microsurgical interproximal openings in the buccal gingiva.
- Employs a piezoelectric knife to create controlled bone injury.
- Induces transient demineralization to enhance tooth mobility.
Main Results:
- Facilitates rapid orthodontic tooth movement.
- Enables correction or prevention of mucogingival defects by bone and/or soft tissue augmentation.
- Applicable for generalized (whole mouth) or localized (segmental) orthodontic corrections.
Conclusions:
- Piezocision-assisted orthodontics is an innovative approach for faster treatment.
- The technique offers solutions for both tooth movement acceleration and periodontal concerns.
- It provides versatility for comprehensive or targeted orthodontic interventions.
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