Abstract
The corticotomy procedure is a surgical technique that has been used to facilitate orthodontic treatment for many years. Proponents of this technique contend that occlusal results are more stable and treatment time is reduced. In this study, two cases of dento-alveolar abnormality are presented that were successfully treated in a relatively short time by using the combined efforts of the surgeon and the orthodontist. Although corticotomy has limited applications, it has a place in the armamentarium of the modern orthodontist.
Key Words: Corticotomy, Adult Orthodontics, Osteotomy.
LLU Discipline
Orthodontics
Department
Dentistry
School
Graduate School
First Advisor
Milford Anholm
Second Advisor
Eugene W. Rathbun
Third Advisor
David Baylink
Fourth Advisor
Lloyd Baum
Fifth Advisor
Philip Boyne
Degree Name
Master of Science (MS)
Degree Level
M.S.
Year Degree Awarded
1986
Date (Title Page)
6-1986
Language
English
Library of Congress/MESH Subject Headings
Orthodontics; Corrective Osteotomy
Type
Thesis
Page Count
v; 36
Digital Format
Digital Publisher
Loma Linda University Libraries
Copyright
Author
Usage Rights
This title appears here courtesy of the author, who has granted Loma Linda University a limited, non-exclusive right to make this publication available to the public. The author retains all other copyrights.
Recommended Citation
Hoff, Randall E., "Corticotomy Facilitated Orthodontic Treatment in Adults : A Report of Two Cases" (1986). Loma Linda University Electronic Theses, Dissertations & Projects. 2352.
https://scholarsrepository.llu.edu/etd/2352
Collection
Loma Linda University Electronic Theses and Dissertations
Collection Website
http://scholarsrepository.llu.edu/etd/
Repository
Loma Linda University. Del E. Webb Memorial Library. University Archives