Description

It has been reported that vibration, lasers and modifying the alveolar bone can expedite orthodontic tooth movement. However, it remains debatable whether these methods affect the long-term rate of orthodontic tooth movement and whether these methods produce a greater rate of tooth movement than placebo. In this lecture, we will review the current evidence, proposed biological mechanisms and potential side effects of accelerated tooth movement procedures.

Learning Objectives:

• Determine the efficacy of accelerated orthodontic tooth movement methods.
• Recognize the biological mechanism behind accelerated orthodontic tooth movement.
• Identify potential side effects of Accelerated tooth movement procedures.

Speaker(s):

• Sunil Wadhwa, DDS, CertOrtho, PhD, Columbia University College of Dental Medicine

Disclosures

• Sunil Wadhwa, DDS, CertOrtho, PhD :

  Financial Interest (Grants/Research Support: Align Technology; Other: Educational Grant Review)