Oral Surgery and Orthodontics

Question 1

what soft tissue surgery can be required for orthodontics

Answer 1

frenectomy
impacted canines
impacted premolar exposures

Question 2

what are the possible lines of approach for impacted canines

Answer 2

leave alone and monitor
extract
surgical exposure and orthodontic alignment
transplant

Question 3

what are the indications for canine transplant

Answer 3

cannot get result by exposure and traction
damage to other teeth
space is available/can be made available
older patient seeking quick solution

Question 4

what is needed after a canine transplant

Answer 4

splint

Question 5

what do implants provide

Answer 5

ideal orthodontic anchor

Question 6

what are the advantages of using implants as anchorage

Answer 6

patient compliance unneccessary
absolute anchorage as there is no PDL
easily used under a variety of treatment modalities
easily placed
removable if necessary

Question 7

where can the implants be placed

Answer 7

buccally or palatally (incorporated into transpalatal arch)

Question 8

what does corticotomy do

Answer 8

facilitates tooth movement by removing the cortical bone