PMID- 25006769 OWN - Quintessenz Verlags-GmbH CI - Copyright Quintessenz Verlags-GmbH OCI - Copyright Quintessenz Verlags-GmbH TA - Int J Periodontics Restorative Dent JT - International Journal of Periodontics & Restorative Dentistry IS - 1945-3388 (Electronic) IS - 0198-7569 (Print) IP - 4 VI - 34 PST - ppublish DP - 2014 PG - 522-529 LA - en TI - Computer-Guided Surgery Using the Piezocision Technique LID - 10.11607/prd.1741 [doi] FAU - Milano, Francesco AU - Milano F FAU - Dibart, Serge AU - Dibart S FAU - Montesani, Lorenzo AU - Montesani L FAU - Guerra, Laura AU - Guerra L CN - AB - A variety of surgical procedures have been developed to accelerate orthodontic treatment of adult patients seeking to enhance their smiles or masticatory function. While most of these techniques are invasive, the minimally invasive piezocision technique reduces trauma by combining microincisions and localized piezoelectric bone surgery. A method for combining piezocision with the use of computed tomography is presented here. By creating a three-dimensional model of the arch, the depth and location of the corticotomies can be precisely planned, and a surgical guide can be fabricated and used to prevent any damage to the dental roots. AID - 853836