Radwa H. Kandil, Fady Hussein Fahim, Fouad A. El-Sharaby And Ehab S. El Kattan,

ABSTRACT


Aim: To Investigate The Effects Of Corticision On Orthodontic Tooth Movement In The Lower Anterior Teeth.

Materials and Methods: The Sample Consisted Of 30 Female Patients Aging Between 14-25 Years Who Were Randomized Into Two Groups: A Study Group Received Corticision Surgical Procedure And A Control Group Received Routine Orthodontic Treatment. The Corticision Was Performed On The Labial Surface Of The Mandibular Anterior Teeth To Examine Its Effects On Orthodontic Tooth Movement. Both Groups Were Followed Up Until Complete Alignment Of The Lower Anterior Teeth Had Occurred Using Dental Models Taken Every Two Weeks? Appointment. Measurements On The Lower Models Were Done Using Little?s Irregularity Index In Both Groups To Assess The Rate Of Alignment.

Results: Significant Increase In The Rate Of Alignment In The Corticision Assisted Group Compared To The Control Group Following Corticision Procedure. Moreover, Significant Decrease Of The Overall Mean Treatment Time In The Study Group Versus The Control Group Was Reported.

Conclusions: Corticision Could Be Considered As A Helpful Minor Surgical Procedure That Could Be Used To Accelerate The Rate Of Alignment In Cases With Lower Anterior Crowding. Corticision Surgical Procedure Reduced The Treatment Time Needed For Alignment Of The Lower Anterior Teeth By About 50%. Corticision Procedure Could Be Considered As A Minimally Invasion Surgical Intervention As Revealed From The Increased Percentage Of Patients? Acceptance (86.7%).