The duration of orthodontic treatment is one of the main complaints of patients, especially in adults. This is also a frequent reason for patients refusing this type of treatment. Accelerating orthodontic treatments would facilitate a higher acceptance of these treatments and limit the risk of dento-periodontal complications (dental decay, periodontal recessions, root resorptions), all of which are correlated to the total duration of orthodontic treatment. Understanding how Broomfield Orthodontics works is the first step at getting a beautiful smile.
Accelerated tooth displacement
As such, various surgical and non-surgical approaches have been proposed in recent years to accelerate orthodontic dental movement, some of which are already an integral part of everyday orthodontic practice. The displacement of a tooth subjected to a mechanical force depends on the remodeling of the peri-radicular tissues. This displacement involves complex reworkings of all periodontal tissues, which can be summarized schematically with alveolar bone resorption and bone apposition.
The acceleration of orthodontic dental movement has long been a desired objective for its potential benefits, namely:
The decrease in the total duration of treatment
A reduction of the undesirable effects of orthodontic treatment (difficulties maintaining oral hygiene, root resorptions, etc.)
An increase in possible dental displacements
An increase in post-treatment stability.
Apart from any orthodontic dental acceleration therapy, it is estimated that the average duration of orthodontic treatment is 21 to 27 months without extractions and 25 to 35 months with extractions. The speed of orthodontic dental movement depends on alveolar bone remodeling, which is completed during the body’s adaptation to the new biomechanical environment. The speed of this adaptive remodeling depends on the activity levels of osteoclastic and osteoblastic bone cells, dependent on mechanical and biochemical factors.
Understanding how dental displacement works
The acceleration of dental displacement can be obtained mainly by increasing the local osteoclastic activity, thus, facilitating the resorption of the alveolar bone and the tooth displacement. In addition, the increase in osteoblastic activity also contributes to physiological bone remodeling after orthodontic dental displacement and, thus, to accelerated tooth movement. Many techniques have been studied in the hope of safely and effectively accelerating orthodontic tooth movement.
Conclusion
The possibility of accelerating orthodontic treatment, especially in adult patients, allows a significant improvement in patient compliance while limiting the risk of dento-periodontal complications associated with long-term treatments. As such, the use of mechanical vibrations or laser stimulation may be an interesting therapeutic option to help limit the duration of orthodontic treatment, already applicable in daily orthodontic practice. Contact a local Braces provider in Broomfield for more details.