AAOMS 95th Annual Meeting

October 04 - 12, 2013

S317

Surgically Assisted Rapid Orthodontics: Where We Are and What Is Next!

This is a Ticketed Session

Handouts

S317 Mehra Part 1.pdf (1.7 MB)

S317 Mehra Part 2.pdf (2.3 MB)

Surgically assisted orthodontic treatment is a practice builder that can accelerate orthodontic treatment. This presentation will define specific indications for the predictable use of this technique. Recent advances with state-of-the-art treatment concepts will be presented by multiple clinicians.

1. Describe indications, contraindications, and limitations of selective alveolar decortication;
2. Explain the armamentarium required and surgical technique; and
3. Discuss the history and bio-physiology behind the accelerated treatment process, explain the required modifications to conventional thought processes and treatment approaches, and apply recent innovations, like piezocautery or Invisalign orthodontic treatment, to accelerated osteogenic orthodontic treatment.