Change of labial bone thickness in augmented corticotomy assisted orthodontics combined with concentrated growth factor (CGF): a cone-beam computed tomography study
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Nowadays, adult patients have a dramatically increased interest in orthodontic treatment. However, treatment time and bone support are critical issues for this group of patients. In this study, 8 cases of orthodontic treatment using augmented corticotomy assisted orthodontics (ACAO), combined with concentrated growth factor (CGF) would show the ability to simultaneously reshape and increase the labial thickness of the supporting alveolar bone.The purpose of the study was to evaluate labial bone thickness (LBT) after ACAO combined with CGF in orthodontic treatment. This study observed the LBT in 8 orthodontic patients who received ACAO combined with CGF. The data were recorded using cone beam computer tomography (CBCT), before (T0), at 6 months (T1) and 12 months (T2) after the surgery. For the results,from T0 to T1, the mean LBT significantly increased, and then significantly decreased from T1 to T2 (p < 0.05). Compared the mean LBT from T0 to T2, the mean LBT significantly increased and demonstrated stable augmented bone. For conclusion, ACAO combined with CGF was considered to be a promising approach for the orthodontic treatment in adult patients.
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