Wilckodontics

WILCKODONTICS – AOO (Accelerated Osteogenic Orthodontics)

Wilckodontics is 3 to 4 times faster than conventional orthodontics.

THREE ADVANTAGES

1. More bone is produced around teeth than before ortho case started.
   This leads to the most beneficial result – greater stability than traditional orthodontics.
2. Increase in bone mass allows for subtle improvements in facial appearance and profile.
3. Three (3) to eight (8) months is the time for a typical orthodontic case completion.

EXPLANATION

Recent scientific advances have enhanced our understanding of healing and bone growth. Although bone is one of the hardest tissues in the body, it is very much alive. Because of its dense nature, bone changes very slowly. These changes in bone are called the “remodeling process.” By performing a minor periodontal procedure, this dense bone is softened, accelerating the remodeling process. It is this process of accelerated bone remodeling that sets the Wilckodontics system apart from conventional orthodontics.

This softened supporting bone permits the teeth to move into their new position much more quickly. Routine braces and specialized Wilckodontics appliances are still required to move the teeth. Once in position, the teeth are simply held in place while the supporting bone hardens around the teeth.

Complete healing of the newly remodelled bone occurs in approximately 8 months. The Wilckodontics technique provides the patient with a beautiful, long lasting smile, in the shortest time possible.

THE PERIODONTAL PROCEDURE

After local anaesthesia and perhaps sedation, if requested, the patient relaxes and time passes quickly. An antibiotic saturated, bone-grafting material is placed under the gums through a few small incisions made by the dentist. The graft is placed only over the areas where the supporting bone needs to be softened. This creates the ability to perform easy tooth movement.

After straightening the teeth, the grafting materials will convert into the patient’s own supporting bone. The newly formed supporting bone not only helps to hold the straightened teeth, it also supports the lips.

This is an added benefit, preventing the sunken face appearance that can accompany aging.

The end result is a beautiful, prominent smile for years to come.

Due to the shortened treatment time (3 to 8 months), your Wilckodontics procedure can be scheduled not to interfere with important social events. The benefits of a shortened treatment are complemented by the quality of a pleasing smile.

Total Treatment Time: 5 months

This 20 year old female presented with a Class I moderately crowded maloclussion and a 70% anterior deep bite.

Her total treatment time was 5 months from bracketing to debracketing.  Only 9 adjustment appointments were needed.

Treatment Time: 6 months and 1 week

This 13 year old male presented with severe upper crowding and a full tooth overbite.  The upper first bicuspids were removed at the time of the AOO^TM surgery.

His total treatment time was 6 months and 1 week from bracketing to debracketing.  Only 10 adjustments were required.

Total Treatment Time: 7 months and 1 week

This 23 year old female presented with a severely crowded Class I malocclusion.

Her total treatment time was 7 months and 1 week from bracketing and debracketing.  Fourteen adjustment appointments were needed.