Accelerated Orthodontics - Can the Orthodontic Treatment Time be Lessened?

Orthodontic tooth movement occurs when force delivered to a tooth is transmitted to the adjacent investing tissues stimulating certain mechanical, chemical, and cellular events within these investing tissues, bringing structural changes and tooth movement. Orthodontic treatment time is a concern of a patient undergoing orthodontic treatment. Extended treatment time has certain drawbacks like root resorption, dental caries and gingival recession. The purpose of this article is to evaluate the various methods used in orthodontics to hasten the orthodontic treatment procedures.