11. What is corticotomy? Flashcards

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a. Corticotomy:

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removing a portion of the cortical bone either buccal or lingual
i. an adjunctive method to facilitate orthodontic tooth movement in adults  accelerate normal tooth movement

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Osteotomy

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cutting buccal THROUGH lingual

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