Factors Affecting Predictability of Buccal Bone Augmentation in Surgically Facilitated Orthodontic Treatment: Surgical Considerations.

The purpose of surgically facilitated orthodontic treatment (SFOT) is to increase and thicken the periodontal biotype, including both hard and soft tissue, and facilitate accelerated tooth movement through the induction of the regional acceleratory phenomenon. This article discusses the surgical and biomaterial factors related to increased predictability of bone augmentation when performing this pre-orthodontic surgical technique. Critical surgery-related factors of SFOT that will be examined include incision and flap design and closure, the depth and location of corticotomies, surgical trauma, augmentation protocols, and postoperative considerations.

Factors Affecting Predictability of Buccal Bone Augmentation in Surgically Facilitated Orthodontic Treatment: Etiological Considerations.

Pre-orthodontic surgical techniques such as surgically facilitated orthodontic treatment (SFOT) are intended to increase bone volume while reducing the incidence of induced gingival recession. SFOT aims to enhance and thicken the periodontal biotype, including both hard and soft tissue, and facilitate accelerated tooth movement through the induction of the regional acceleratory phenomenon. This article reviews different variables and critical etiological factors that may affect the predictability of generating buccal bone during SFOT and should be diagnosed and addressed prior to combined surgical-orthodontic treatment.

An evaluation of tricalcium phosphate implants in human periodontal osseous defects of two patients.

This study evaluated the use of tricalcium phosphate (TCP) ceramic implant material in periodontal osseous defects. Thirteen defects in two patients were treated with mucoperiosteal flaps and placement of TCP. The defects were evaluated clinically and radiographically utilizing standardized probe placement and radiographic technique.