Periodontally Accelerated Osteogenic Orthodontics : A Mini Review

Abstract

With an increasing number of patients seeking orthodontic treatment, it often poses a challenge to the attending orthodontist to seek modalities that may promote accelerated tooth movement without compromising the underlying tissues and periodontium. Hence, PAOO (Periodontal accelerated osteogenic orthodontics was introduced in order to overcome current conventional treatment limitations. It seeks to combine selective bone corticotomy, hard tissue grafting along with the application of orthodontic forces, therefore promoting an increase in the width of the alveolar bone, lesser root resorption and lesser chair side appointments. This procedure aims at accelerating tooth movement and providing long-term improvement of the periodontium, decreased need for extractions, thereby augmenting gingival esthetics. The aim of this review was to summarize current literature regarding the role of PAOO in orthodontics.