title: Wilckodontics - a novel synergy in time to save time.
abstract: The systematic search for improvements in orthodontic therapy is shared by several dental specalities especially periodontics. Rapid orthodontic treatment procedures are now focusing on performing Alveolar Corticotomies (ACS) shortly before the application of orthodontic forces. This method has been suggested to enhance tooth movement and, consequently, reduces orthodontic treatment time as a whole. Thus, this article attempts to review the historical perspective of these therapeutic approaches, discusses the biological reasons underlying its use, mentions its main indications and contraindications and its modifications.
authors.affiliation: Reader, Department of Periodontics, Sibar Institute of Dental Sciences , Guntur, A.P. India .
authors.forename: Sirisha
authors.initials: S
authors.lastname: K
authors.affiliation: Professor, Department of Periodontics, Sibar Institute of Dental Sciences , Guntur, A.P. India .
authors.forename: Srinivas
authors.initials: S
authors.lastname: M
authors.affiliation: Professor, Department of Periodontics, Sibar Institute of Dental Sciences , Guntur, A.P. India .
authors.forename: Ravindranath
authors.initials: R
authors.lastname: D
authors.affiliation: Assistant Professor, Department of Pedodontics and Preventive Dentistry, Sibar Institute of Dental Sciences , Guntur, A.P. India .
authors.forename: Pratap
authors.initials: P
authors.lastname: Gowd
keywords: Accelerated orthodontics; Alveolar corticotomies; Orthodontic tooth movement