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The combined use of clear aligners and computer-guided piezocision: a case report with a 2-year follow-up

AIM:

An orthodontic treatment is described that combines the use of clear aligners and computer-guided piezocision to overcome the drawbacks of traditional corticotomy in accelerating orthodontic tooth movement. The relapse at the 2-year follow-up was also evaluated.
MATERIALS AND METHODS:

Dalla tecnica corticotomica tradizionale a quella mini-invasiva: una rassegna della letteratura. From traditional to mini-invasive corticotomy technique: a review of literature

OBJECTIVES Realize a historical excursus of corticotomy technique, explaining its biological mechanisms and describing modified and improved surgical approaches over the years. MATERIALS AND METHODS A search for literature on different databases was conducted by crossing the keyword “corticotomy” with:“orthodontics, accelerated tooth movement, techniques, piezocision and corticision”. RESULTS 180 articles were included. The biological response to corticotomy is a local transitory osteopenia, able to accelerate dental movement through the application of orthodontic forces.