COURSE DESCRIPTION :
One of the challenges facing orthodontists is the need to move teeth in areas presenting with little gingiva or bone. The possibility of creating or aggravating an existing mucogingival defect is always present when dealing with a thin biotype. Another concern, from the patient's perspective, is the time spent wearing brackets. Over the years, several surgical techniques have been developed to address these issues and reduce overall treatment time. Surgically Facilitated Orthodontic Therapy ( SFOT) is a minimally invasive surgical procedure, combining micro incisions and localized piezoelectric decortication aimed at achieving rapid orthodontic tooth movement, with minimal trauma and patients discomfort, while strengthening the existing periodontium.
PRESENTATION OBJECTIVES :
• Examine the biological basis and indications of Surgically Facilitated Orthodontic Therapy ( SFOT )
• Communicate effectively with the orthodontist for successful treatment outcomes
BIO OF PRESENTER :
Dr. Takanari Miyamoto is a distinguished periodontal surgeon and educator with an extensive academic background, holding a DDS, MBA, MS, and PhD from renowned institutions. He is the Executive Founder of Perio Health Institute Japan (PHIJ), which provides advanced dental education globally. Dr. Miyamoto serves as a Special Professor at Creighton University and a Visiting Professor at the University of Nebraska. He is the founder of Metro West Orthodontics & Periodontics and has over a decade of teaching experience at Boston and Creighton universities. His leadership roles include serving as President of several dental societies and on editorial boards for prominent dental journals.