Trial reportThe Angle orthodontist2020
Effect of piezocision corticotomy on en-masse retraction.
Trial report in The Angle orthodontist, 2020. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. It is linked to 2 registered trials, which are not on this map. Cited by 16 papers, 2 of them syntheses that pooled it.
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The trial behind it
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Effectiveness of Piezocision or the Combination of Piezocision and Low-level Laser Therapy on Orthodontic Tooth Movement During En-masse Retraction and the Associated Dentoalveolar Changes: A Three-arm Randomized Controlled Trial
Comparison of External Apical Root Resorption in Modified Corticotomy-Assisted and Conventionally Retracted Maxillary Canines Using Frictionless T-Loop Mechanics: A Randomized Controlled Clinical Trial
Who cites it
16 citing papers in PubMed, 2 syntheses or guidelines pooled it.
- Effectiveness of piezoelectric-assisted orthodontic treatment : Systematic review and meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials.Journal of orofacial orthopedics = Fortschritte der Kieferorthopadie : Organ/official journal Deutsche Gesellschaft fur Kieferorthopadie · 2026Pooled it
- Methods of incisor inclination control during the non-accelerated retraction of upper anterior teeth with fixed orthodontic appliances: a systematic review and meta-analysis.BMC oral health · 2026Pooled it
- Pulp volume changes after piezocision-assisted tooth movement: a randomized clinical trial.BMC oral health · 2021Trial
- Acceleration of canine retraction with conventional versus modified piezocision techniques : A randomized controlled clinical trial.Journal of orofacial orthopedics = Fortschritte der Kieferorthopadie : Organ/official journal Deutsche Gesellschaft fur Kieferorthopadie · 2026Article
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- Assessing the efficacy and safety of minimally invasive surgical techniques in enhancing orthodontic tooth movement: A systematic review and meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials.Journal of orthodontic science · 2026Review
- Evaluation of the Efficacy of Corticotomy and Piezocision on Canine Retraction: A Systematic Review.Dentistry journal · 2025Review
- Automated artificial intelligence-based three-dimensional comparison of orthodontic treatment outcomes with and without piezocision surgery.Orthodontics & craniofacial research · 2024Article
- Patient-Reported Outcome Measures of Flapless Corticotomy with Low-Level Laser Therapy in En Masse Retraction of Upper Anterior Teeth: A Three-Arm Randomized Controlled Trial.Clinics and practice · 2023Article
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- Accelerated orthodontic tooth movement: surgical techniques and the regional acceleratory phenomenon.Maxillofacial plastic and reconstructive surgery · 2022Review
- Comparison of the effects of horizontal and vertical micro-osteoperforations on the biological response and tooth movement in rabbits.Korean journal of orthodontics · 2021Article
- Biomechanical and biological responses of periodontium in orthodontic tooth movement: up-date in a new decade.International journal of oral science · 2021Review
- Comparison of canine retraction by conventional and corticotomy-facilitated methods: A split mouth clinical study.Journal of orthodontic science · 2021Article
- Young Adults' Preferences and Willingness to Pay for Invasive and Non-invasive Accelerated Orthodontic Treatment: A Comparative Study.Inquiry : a journal of medical care organization, provision and financingArticle
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7 authors.
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Abstract
objectivesTo compare the amount of en-masse retraction with or without piezocision corticotomy, to assess the type of tooth movement, to evaluate root integrity after retraction, and to record reported pain levels. MATERIALS AND
methodsThis randomized, controlled clinical trial included 26 orthodontic patients requiring premolar extraction. The patients were divided into two groups: (1) an extraction with piezocision corticotomy group (PCG) and (2) an extraction-only group, which served as the control group (CG). Cone-beam computed tomography images were acquired before and 4 months after the initiation of en-masse retraction utilizing miniscrews. The following variables were assessed: the amount of en-masse retraction, incisor inclination, incisor and canine root resorption, and patient-reported pain.
resultsTwelve and 11 participants completed the entire study in the PCG and CG, respectively. The amount of en-masse retraction was significantly greater in the PCG compared to the CG (mean = 4.8 ± 0.57 mm vs 2.4 ± 0.33 mm, respectively [P < .001]). There was also significantly less tipping and root resorption of incisors in the PCG (P < .05). The reported pain was significantly higher on the first day in the PCG compared to the CG (P < .001); however, it became similar between the groups after 24 hours.
conclusionsPiezocision corticotomy enhanced the amount of en-masse retraction two times more with less root resorption. However, future studies are required to assess the long-term effects of this technique.
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