EFFECTS OF MICRO-OSTEOPERFORATION DEPTH ON THE ORTHODONTIC ACCELERATION: A SYSTEMATIC REVIEW

Abstract

This systematic review aimed to evaluate the clinical effectiveness of different depths of micro-osteoperforations (MOPs) in accelerating canine in orthodontic patients at one month period. Relevant literature was sought using a pre-specified search strategy until December 2023. Electronic medical and scientific databases included PubMed/MEDLINE, Scopus, EMBASE, and The Cochran’s Library (clinical trials). Searches were conducted in the databases for randomized control trials (RCTs) that used MOPs. The primary outcome was canine retraction rate. 14 randomized controlled trial studies were included. From all the included articles, reported depths of MOPs range from 1 to 7 millimeters. MOPs accelerate tooth movement more effectively compared to conventional orthodontic treatment, with canine retraction rates varying from 1.1 to 1.75 times the conventional rate. In conclusion, increasing the depth of MOPs did not impact tooth movement acceleration at one month after MOPs.