DOI: 10.36347/sjmcr.2015.v03i11.006

Pages: 1032-1035

The purpose of this case report was to determine therapeutic outcomes of corticotomy assisted orthodontic procedure in conjunction with orthodontic therapy and its effect on the periodontal status of the involved teeth. The surgical procedure included crevicular incisions and vertical releasing incisions and raise the buccal and palatal mucoperiosteal flaps of the involved teeth. Using high speed fissure and small round burs, Buccal and palatal vertical grooves were made between the roots in the depth of 2.0 mm just 2.0.to 3.0 mm below the interproximal alveolar bone margin. The orthodontic appliance was activated next dayafter surgery.