Open AccessWilckodontics
Author(s) -
Vineet Kini,
Sachin Kanagotagi,
Himani Gupta,
Tushar Sakal Pathak,
Karthik Balasubramanian
Publication year - 2013
Publication title -
journal of contemporary dentistry
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
eISSN - 2279-0217
pISSN - 2278-2680
DOI - 10.5005/jp-journals-10031-1028
Subject(s) - periodontium , medicine , orthopedic surgery , orthodontics , dentistry , surgery
Wilckodontics is also known as periodontally accelerated osteogenic orthodontics (PAOO). The periodontium is a dynamic tissue and regulation of its remodeling gives an edge in the traditional orthodontic treatment. The synergistic effort from the periodontic and orthodontic fields in the PAOO technique can shorten the conventional orthodontic treatment time to 3 to 9 months. This technique has roots in orthopedics, dating back to the early 1900s. Only recently, it was modified to assist in straightening teeth and fix bites. This article will help you to understand the indications, contraindications and the technicalities of Wilckodontics. How to cite this article Pathak TS, Kini V, Kanagotagi S, Balasubramanian K, Gupta H. Wilckodontics. J Contemp Dent 2013;3(1):15-19.