The effects of mandibular osteotomy on maxillary orthodontic tooth movement and bone remodelling in a rat model

ConclusionData from the present study suggested that mandibular osteotomy accelerates maxillary osteoclast activity and post-operative tooth movement, providing evidence for accelerated tooth movement phenomenon after orthognathic surgery.

Source: The European Journal of Orthodontics - September 15, 2020 Category: Dentistry Source Type: research