Periodontally Accelerated Osteogenic Orthodontics (PAOO) - Houston, TX
Align Your Teeth Faster Than You Thought Possible with Innovative Treatment
Speed Up Tooth Movement During Orthodontics with PAOO
According to an American Association of Orthodontists study, adults who underwent orthodontic treatment reported significant personal and professional life improvements. With that said, the lengthy time commitment is a contributing factor that results in many people delaying or forgoing getting braces.
Traditional orthodontics can take a couple of years for teeth to shift into the desired position, which can be an even bigger barrier for adults than teens. At Lighthouse we offer a special adjunct surgery that softens the bone, allowing the teeth to move faster, more comfortably, and with less potential root resorption which extends the life of your teeth.
The Benefits of Shorter Orthodontic Treatment
Orthodontic treatment time is associated with several adverse side effects, such as increased decalcification, dental cavities, root resorption, and gum inflammation. Traditional braces can take years to completely align the teeth, but the extended treatment time is a significant deterrent for many patients, especially adults. This is where periodontally accelerated osteogenic orthodontics (PAOO) comes in. PAOO is a groundbreaking technique that significantly speeds up the process—often completing treatment in a fraction of the time, typically three to four times faster than traditional methods.
Not only does PAOO shorten the overall treatment time, but it also allows for more tooth movement, leading to more stable, predictable results with improved oral health. The accelerated results of PAOO are made possible by a natural process known as the regional acceleratory phenomenon (RAP). This process enhances cellular activity around the bone, boosting the body’s healing response and allowing teeth to move more quickly and effectively. With PAOO, patients can achieve optimal results in less time, reducing the risk of side effects while enjoying a healthier, more confident smile.
What is Periodontally Accelerated Osteogenic Orthodontics?
Techniques to accelerate tooth movement have been a topic of growing interest in orthodontics over the past decade. Periodontally Accelerated Osteogenic Orthodontics (PAOO) is a type of orthodontic surgery at Memorial, Houston, TX, and Medical Center, Houston, TX, that enhances the ability of dense bone to move.
With PAOO, orthodontic treatment can be completed three to four times faster than traditional orthodontics. PAOO also enables more significant movement with highly favorable outcomes and stable treatment results. The expedited results are linked to a tissue reaction called regional acceleratory phenomenon (RAP). Cellular activity is enhanced within and around the bone, thereby increasing the healing ability of the treated tissue.
The Many Benefits of PAOO
- Faster Results
- Less Root Resorption
- Greater Bone Support
- Improved Periodontal Support
- Minimal to no Alignment Relapse
- Ability to treat one or multiple teeth
What to Expect During Surgical Orthodontics with PAOO
During the PAOO procedure, our oral and maxillofacial surgeons make small incisions in your gums to expose the underlying bone. Then, we create tiny cuts in your bone called corticotomies that turn on your body’s natural bone healing potential. The corticotomies are covered with bone grafts and collagen membranes before closing the incisions. This process temporarily softens your bone, enabling quicker and easier movement of teeth into their desired position. With this innovative type of surgical orthodontics at Memorial, Houston, TX, and Medical Center, Houston, TX, there is less trauma to your tooth roots. By creating a wider and stronger foundation for tooth movements and additional bony dimensions, teeth can expand into a more appropriate arch form.
After your incisions are closed, orthodontic appliances such as traditional braces or Invisalign® clear aligners move your teeth into the newly softened bone. This combination treatment decreases the need for extractions and increases bone volume, resulting in a wider, healthier smile. Retainers maintain teeth in their newly aligned position as the bone heals back to its initial dense state.
Research has shown that PAOO delivers increased long-term stability of the new tooth position and surrounding tissue, resulting in a more predictable endpoint with healthier tissue. Patients are highly satisfied with the results and decreased treatment time by combining PAOO with orthodontics at Memorial, Houston, TX, and Medical Center, Houston, TX.
