Corticotomy – A procedure to facilitate the eruption of impacted teeth

In some cases, when the teeth cannot erupt naturally due to various obstacles, a procedure called corticotomy is applied. This surgical intervention involves the creation of a bone canal that facilitates the way for the impacted tooth to erupt. The purpose of this procedure is to keep the tooth in the dental canal without the need for extraction, with a pre-planned treatment based on detailed analyses.

Corticotomy is most often used in impacted canines (canines), especially in the upper jaw. These teeth are crucial to the aesthetics and functionality of the dentition, so orthodontic-surgical treatment is often combined to encourage proper tooth eruption and positioning. This procedure ensures the proper integration of the tooth into the dental arch, thus ensuring the long-term health and function of the oral structure.