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Corticotomy-Accelerated Orthodontics: A Comprehensive Review and Update
Nouf Zimmo1, Muhammad H A Saleh2, George A Mandelaris3
1Postgraduate Student, Graduate Periodontics, Department of Periodontics and Oral Medicine, University of Michigan School of Dentistry, Ann Arbor, Michigan.
Compendium of Continuing Education in Dentistry (Jamesburg, N.J. : 1995)
|January 6, 2017
Summary
Corticotomy-accelerated orthodontics (CAO) is the only evidence-based method to reduce orthodontic treatment time, potentially tripling the speed. This review explores its benefits and limitations, highlighting its effectiveness and safety.
Area of Science:
- Orthodontics
- Periodontics
- Dental Surgery
Background:
- Orthodontic treatment duration can be lengthy.
- Various methods have been proposed to accelerate treatment.
- Corticotomy-accelerated orthodontics (CAO) is recognized as an evidence-based approach.
Purpose of the Study:
- To critically review the evidence for corticotomy-accelerated orthodontics (CAO).
- To summarize the advantages and disadvantages of CAO.
- To assess the impact of CAO on orthodontic treatment time and interdisciplinary outcomes.
Main Methods:
- Literature search of articles published in the last 15 years.
- Critical assessment of selected studies related to CAO.
- Synthesis of findings regarding CAO's efficacy and safety.
Main Results:
- CAO can accelerate orthodontic treatment rates by an average of up to three times.
- CAO offers benefits beyond treatment acceleration, not widely recognized.
- CAO is effective and safe for shortening treatment duration.
Conclusions:
- Corticotomy-accelerated orthodontics (CAO) is a proven method to significantly reduce orthodontic treatment time.
- CAO enhances interdisciplinary treatment outcomes beyond conventional methods.
- Further research is required to fully understand the long-term periodontal and orthodontic implications of CAO.
