Trial reportJournal of orofacial orthopedics = Fortschritte der Kieferorthopadie : Organ/official journal Deutsche Gesellschaft fur Kieferorthopadie2020
Effects of micro-osteoperforations on intraoral miniscrew anchored maxillary molar distalization : A randomized clinical trial.
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12 citing papers in PubMed, 1 synthesis or guideline pooled it.
- Effect of Micro-Osteoperforations on Orthodontic Tooth Movement: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis.International dental journal · 2026Pooled it
- Micro-osteoperforation for accelerating orthodontic tooth movement: a meta-analysis of short-term efficacy, safety, and optimal application parameters.Frontiers in dental medicine · 2026Review
- Evaluation of the effects for root resorption in orthodontic tooth movement with micro-osteoperforations in mice.Journal of dental sciences · 2025Article
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- The effect of micro-osteoperforation on root resorption, pulp vitality, and biological changes of teeth subjected to orthodontic tooth movement: A systematic review study.Dental research journal · 2023Article
- Adverse Effects of Surgically Accelerated Orthodontic Techniques: A Systematic Review.Children (Basel, Switzerland) · 2022Review
- A Scoping Review about the Characteristics and Success-Failure Rates of Temporary Anchorage Devices in Orthodontics.Dentistry journal · 2022Article
- Micro-Osteoperforations Induce TNF-α Expression and Accelerate Orthodontic Tooth Movement via TNF-α-Responsive Stromal Cells.International journal of molecular sciences · 2022Article
- Is Orthodontic Treatment with Microperforations Worth It? A Scoping Review.Children (Basel, Switzerland) · 2022Article
- A CBCT assessment of bone density changes after accelerated orthodontic retraction of canine by microosteoperforations.Journal of orthodontic science · 2022Article
- Micro-osteoperforations and Its Effect on the Rate of Tooth Movement: A Systematic Review.European journal of dentistry · 2021Article
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Abstract
purposeThe aim was to study the effects of micro-osteoperforations (MOPs) on miniscrew-supported maxillary molar distalization.
methodsAs part of a single center, split-mouth, randomized clinical trial, 20 eligible subjects were randomly recruited from patients who had applied to the orthodontics department of a university dental hospital. In the experimental group, subjects were randomized to receive MOPs to either the left or right maxillary molar region (n = 10). The control group (n = 10) and the contralateral sides of the experimental group (n = 10) did not receive any MOPs. In both groups, distalization of the maxillary molars was performed by miniscrew-supported distalization appliances. Using 3D models, maxillary molar distalization at 3, 6, 9, and 12 weeks was measured. Pain, discomfort, eating difficulty, and speech problem levels were assessed using a visual analog scale (VAS 0-10). Periodontal evaluations were performed.
resultsIn all, 18 subjects completed the study. The mean amount of tooth movement was significantly greater on the MOP side compared to contralateral side of the experimental group at all time points. After 12 weeks, the maxillary molars on the MOP side moved 1.17-fold more than those on the contralateral side. No significant differences were found regarding amount of tooth movement between the control group and the MOP and contralateral sides of the experimental group. The rates of tooth movement in the MOP sides of the experimental group, contralateral sides of the experimental group, and the control group were 0.029, 0.025, and 0.028 mm/day, respectively. Pain VAS scores after intervention were significantly increased on the MOP side compared with the contralateral side of the experimental group but not at any other time point. No differences in periodontal scores between the groups were observed.
conclusionsA 1.17-fold increase in the rate of tooth movement in the MOP group compared with the contralateral side was recorded. However the accelerating effect of MOPs was lower than expected. The mean pain level was statistically greater in the MOP group compared to the contralateral side only on the first day of application.
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