Three-dimensional alteration of constricted alveolar ridge affected by root thrusting with and without open-flap decortication.

CONCLUSIONS: Root thrusting toward the constricted ridge induced hypertrophic bone modeling with a high trabecular fraction on the ridge. However, combined open-flap decortication with root thrusting did not improve the volume or quality of the constricted ridge.
PMID: 28707951 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher]

Source: The Angle Orthodontist - July 14, 2017 Category: Dentistry Authors: Hwang D, Lee WJ, Kim KA, Baek SH, Park YG, Kim SJ Tags: Angle Orthod Source Type: research