Enjoy Wilckodontics—A Periodontal Bone Activation Technique

Are you tired of your crooked teeth or misaligned bite? If yes, why haven’t you done something about your smile? We have a clue—you aren’t ready to commit to years of orthodontic treatment. But guess what? What if you could straighten your smile in less than a year instead of two or three? Now, with Wilckodontics in Conyers, Georgia, you can align your smile within a year or less. 

At the Periodontal Center of Georgia, we have invested in Wilckodontics to ensure you achieve a healthy, straight smile without the traditional wait. Also known as accelerated osteogenic orthodontics (AOO), Wilckodontics is usually 3-4 times faster than conventional orthodontics, although this depends from case to case.

How does Wilckodontics work?

Standard orthodontics straighten your smile by applying pressure on the teeth—Wilckodontics uses a different approach. This orthodontic treatment targets the bone surrounding the teeth. With a minor surgery, the periodontist activates the bone to improve how it reacts to tooth movement. The bone activation surgery harnesses the power of your bone physiology to facilitate quicker tooth movement than you’d achieve with braces alone. 

What can I expect from the Wilckodontics procedure?

While you may be excited about the prospect of faster orthodontics with Wilckodontics, it’s important to understand that the procedure involves surgery. Wilckodontics combines conventional orthodontics with surgery that involves alveolar decortication and augmentation techniques by Dr. Jean-Max Jean-Pierre. 

For surgery, the doctor starts by explaining all the benefits and risks to ensure you are well-informed before your treatment. Once you are set, the doctor administers the procedure after numbing your gums with local anesthetics. However, if you are anxious about the procedure, you can ask the doctor about sedation dentistry. 

The Wilckodontics surgery involves cutting, perforating, or mechanically altering the bone to ensure it responds better to orthodontic forces. After surgery, you’ll continue with orthodontics using conventional braces. Since the Wilckodontics surgery softens your bone density temporarily, the doctor will move your teeth into the desired position rapidly yet safely.

What are the benefits of Wilckodontics?

Over the years, orthodontics has focused on applying force to the teeth. Wilckodontics exploits bone physiology to your advantage and emphasizes how the supporting bone responds to orthodontics forces rather than forces applied to teeth. 

The following are the unique benefits of Wilckodontics.

  • Faster treatment, with many cases requiring 6-9 months
  • Reduced chances of root resorption
  • Improved post-orthodontic stability
  • Eliminates the need for bicuspid extractions or jaw surgery
  • Improved bone density enhances facial aesthetics
  • Less painful tooth movement

Am I a suitable candidate for Wilckodontics?                     

This innovative treatment addresses dental issues similar to traditional orthodontics and is ideal for most patients, regardless of age. As long as you have permanent teeth, AOO could be a perfect solution. Most people who opt for Wilckodontics love the convenience of a shorter treatment time, as it allows them to avoid long-term treatments that may affect their professional and social lives. 

However, the procedure isn’t suitable for everyone. To determine if you are a good candidate for Wilckodontics treatment in Conyers, GA, please call (770) 767-0603 to schedule an orthodontic consultation with the Periodontal Center of Georgia.