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ArticleBMC oral health2025

Effect of 3D-printing assisted micro-osteoperforations on the rate of canine retraction: a clinical investigation.

Yangyifan Zhou, Qi Shao, Miaomiao Bie, Jingju Zhang, Han Shi, Feiwu Kang

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Yangyifan Zhou *Shanghai Engineering Research Center of Tooth Restoration and Regeneration & Tongji Research Institute of Stomatology & Department of Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, Shanghai Tongji Stomatological Hospital and Dental School, Tongji University, No. 399, Middle Yan Chang Road, Shanghai, 200072, China.
Qi Shao *Shanghai Engineering Research Center of Tooth Restoration and Regeneration & Tongji Research Institute of Stomatology & Department of Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, Shanghai Tongji Stomatological Hospital and Dental School, Tongji University, No. 399, Middle Yan Chang Road, Shanghai, 200072, China.
Miaomiao BieShanghai Engineering Research Center of Tooth Restoration and Regeneration & Tongji Research Institute of Stomatology & Department of Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, Shanghai Tongji Stomatological Hospital and Dental School, Tongji University, No. 399, Middle Yan Chang Road, Shanghai, 200072, China.
Jingju ZhangShanghai Engineering Research Center of Tooth Restoration and Regeneration & Tongji Research Institute of Stomatology & Department of Orthodontics, Shanghai Tongji Stomatological Hospital and Dental School, Tongji University, No. 399, Middle Yan Chang Road, Shanghai, 200072, China.
Han Shi *Shanghai Engineering Research Center of Tooth Restoration and Regeneration & Tongji Research Institute of Stomatology & Department of Orthodontics, Shanghai Tongji Stomatological Hospital and Dental School, Tongji University, No. 399, Middle Yan Chang Road, Shanghai, 200072, China. shihan003@163.com.
Feiwu Kang *Shanghai Engineering Research Center of Tooth Restoration and Regeneration & Tongji Research Institute of Stomatology & Department of Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, Shanghai Tongji Stomatological Hospital and Dental School, Tongji University, No. 399, Middle Yan Chang Road, Shanghai, 200072, China. kfw@tongji.edu.cn.

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Abstract

objectivesMore time is often needed for adult orthodontic patients compared with juvenile counterparts due to lower tissue vitality. In some cases, the prolonged orthodontic treatment may cause a series of problems, such as enamel demineralization, dental caries, periodontitis and root resorption. Therefore, we aimed to accelerate tooth movement to avoid various adverse reactions by 3D-printing assisted micro-osteoperforations (MOPs) in difficult orthodontics cases.

methodsTwenty-eight adult patients (28.3 ± 3.4 years) with slow tooth movement after extraction of bilateral maxillary first premolars were included. The scheme of 3D-printing assisted MOPs was designed to perform bone punctures in the mesial and distal sides of canines.

resultsThe average speed of the retraction of canines was 1.02 ± 0.41 mm per month after MOPs and significantly faster than that before the MOPs, 0.34 ± 0.16 mm per month (P < 0.05). Moreover, the evaluation of side effects including root resorption, periodontal damage did not reach statistical difference and pain level was acceptable generally.

conclusionMOPs assisted by 3D-printing could significantly accelerate tooth movement while achieving greater precision, without notably increasing side effects.

trial registrationChiCTR2100044685, date of registration: 25/03/2021.

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CuspidPrinting, Three-DimensionalTooth Movement TechniquesAdultFemaleHumansMaleRoot ResorptionYoung Adult3D-printingAdult orthodonticsMicro-osteoperforations(MOPs)Tooth movement

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