Corticotomy Assisted Fixed Orthodontic Treatment vs Non Corticotomy Assisted Fixed Orthodontic Treatment: A Randomised Clinical Trial Study

The rate of Orthodontic tooth movement has always been of interest as the treatment is generally of a long duration. Several issues of a long Orthodontic treatment include maintenance of oral hygiene and patient compliance. Corticotomy assisted fixed orthodontic treatment uses the phenomenon of RAP (regional acceleratory phenomenon). This study (Split mouth randomised clinical trial study) aims to quantify the rate of tooth movement between the corticotomy and non corticotomy sides. The Corticotomy side showed a significant rate of tooth movement (Canine retraction) compared to the control side.