What every dentist and patient should know about accelerated orthodontic tooth movement.

Within the last few decades, an increasing number of adults have sought orthodontic therapy. One disadvantage of pursuing orthodontic treatment in adulthood is the lengthened time span required to complete tooth movement. The purpose of this article is to review the biologic mechanisms of accelerated tooth movement as well as the literature on nonsurgical and surgical techniques that may reduce the duration of orthodontic treatment.