Micro-osteoperforations' impact on orthodontic tooth movement rate: Split mouth research
Irfan Bashir, Syed Zameer Khurshaid, Nayeem Ul Haq Khanday, Syed Abid Hussain, G. Dinesh Kumar · 2026
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Description
Irfan Bashir and co-authors test tiny bone punctures meant to speed orthodontic tooth movement, in a 2026 split mouth study. Sixteen patients had one upper side treated and the other left as control, after premolar removal and alignment. Three small perforations on the treated side stir bone eating cells, loosening the tooth's path. Springs pulled the canine teeth back with equal force on both sides.
Movement was measured at four, eight, and twelve weeks. The punctures clearly sped retraction during the first four weeks. They did not add tipping, anchor loss, or discomfort, the team reports. Faster early movement could trim total brace time.
Catalog record
| CREATOR | Irfan Bashir, Syed Zameer Khurshaid, Nayeem Ul Haq Khanday, Syed Abid Hussain, G. Dinesh Kumar |
|---|---|
| YEAR | 2026 |
| COLLECTION | PAPERS |
| FORMAT | TXT |
| FILE SIZE | 15 KB |
| VERSION | 1.0 |
| LICENSE | CC BY 4.0 |
| RIGHTS | CC BY |
| SOURCE | Europe PMC |