Surgical adjuncts—particularly corticotomy-assisted orthodontics—have re-emerged as valuable strategies to enhance biological response and reduce overall treatment duration.
However, substantial variability exists among the available techniques, and clinicians often face uncertainty regarding which approach provides the most predictable and evidence-based outcomes.
The systematic review and meta-analysis “Comparative Efficacy of Traditional Corticotomy and Flapless Piezotomy in Facilitating Orthodontic Tooth Movement” offers a rigorous evaluation of these two widely used interventions.
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By synthesizing data from multiple clinical studies, the authors compare treatment efficiency, postoperative morbidity, biological response, and patient-centered outcomes.
This comprehensive analysis provides orthodontists and periodontists with high-quality evidence to guide decision-making when selecting minimally invasive or traditional surgical methods to support accelerated tooth movement.
For clinicians seeking to balance treatment speed, patient comfort, and long-term stability, this article delivers essential insights into how each technique performs in real-world scenarios.
👉 We invite orthodontists, periodontists, and dentists worldwide to Read the full article in PDF format and explore the complete evidence behind these surgical acceleration modalities.
