Alveolar corticotomies in orthodontics: Indications and effects on tooth movement

Dauro Douglas OLIVEIRA, Bruno Franco de OLIVEIRA, Rodrigo Villamarim SOARES

Introduction: The systematic search for increased efficiency in orthodontic treatment is shared by several areas of orthodontics. Performing alveolar corticotomies shortly before the application of orthodontic forces has been suggested as a method to enhance tooth movement and, consequently, orthodontic treatment as a whole. Objective: This article reviews the historical perspective of this therapeutic approach, presents and illustrates with clinical cases its main indications and finally discusses the biological reasons underlying its use.

Keywords: Alveolar corticotomies. Orthodontic tooth movement. Accelerated orthodontics. Orthodontic treatment.

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