Corticision - A Minimally Invasive Procedure to Accelerate Tooth Movement
The usual rate of tooth movement by conventional protocols of mechanotherapy is approximately 1 mm/month. The 'corticision' method signifies a minimally invasive peri-orthodontic procedure, without flap elevation, which accelerates tooth movement with enhanced turnover rate of surrounding structures. This procedure is clinically expedient with a sound biologic foundation, renders more stable orthodontic outcomes, and is less prone to complications than traditional approaches.
This lecture will present evidence that minor surgical procedures by orthodontists can achieve accelerated rates of tooth movement with impunity. It will introduce a novel system that enhances the rate of bone and periodontal response, thereby shortening the duration of treatment.
Dr. Young-Guk Park
Young-Guk Park received his orthodontic certification and MSD in 1984, and PhD in 1990 from Kyung Hee University, Seoul. He is a Professor of Orthodontics at Kyung Hee University, Seoul, and a Guest Professor of Osaka Dental University, Japan. His publications can be found at Pubmed website. He is currently President Elect of the Korean Association of Orthodontists.